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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.23, 81.36 and 28.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.23, 81.36 and 28.58 is: 42.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.23 : 81.36 = 28.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.23/81.36 = 28.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.23x = 81.36 × 28.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.23x = 2,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324.86/54.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.87

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