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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.38, 81.60 and 35.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.38, 81.60 and 35.13 is: 52.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.38 : 81.60 = 35.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.38/81.60 = 35.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.38x = 81.60 × 35.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.38x = 2,866.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866.61/54.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.71

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