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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.28, 81.44 and 23.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.28, 81.44 and 23.86 is: 35.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.28 : 81.44 = 23.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.28/81.44 = 23.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.28x = 81.44 × 23.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.28x = 1,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943.50/54.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.81

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