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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.26, 81.37 and 26.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.26, 81.37 and 26.81 is: 40.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.26 : 81.37 = 26.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.26/81.37 = 26.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.26x = 81.37 × 26.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.26x = 2,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181.54/54.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.21

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