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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.37, 81.41 and 35.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.37, 81.41 and 35.03 is: 52.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.37 : 81.41 = 35.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.37/81.41 = 35.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.37x = 81.41 × 35.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.37x = 2,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851.82/54.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.45

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