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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.23, 81.16 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.23, 81.16 and 44.44 is: 66.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.23 : 81.16 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.23/81.16 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.23x = 81.16 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.23x = 3,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606.44/54.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.51

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