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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.33, 81.45 and 23.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.33, 81.45 and 23.91 is: 35.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.33 : 81.45 = 23.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.33/81.45 = 23.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.33x = 81.45 × 23.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.33x = 1,947.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947.47/54.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.85

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