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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.28, 81.44 and 40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.28, 81.44 and 40 is: 60.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.28 : 81.44 = 40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.28/81.44 = 40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.28x = 81.44 × 40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.28x = 3,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257.60/54.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.01

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