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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.28, 81.33 and 23.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.28, 81.33 and 23.81 is: 35.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.28 : 81.33 = 23.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.28/81.33 = 23.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.28x = 81.33 × 23.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.28x = 1,936.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936.47/54.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.68

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