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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.24, 81.33 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.24, 81.33 and 34.97 is: 52.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.24 : 81.33 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.24/81.33 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.24x = 81.33 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.24x = 2,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843.88/54.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.43

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