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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.41, 75.09 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.41, 75.09 and 35 is: 48.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.41 : 75.09 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.41/75.09 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.41x = 75.09 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.41x = 2,628.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628.15/54.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.30

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