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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.46, 81.57 and 43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.46, 81.57 and 43 is: 64.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.46 : 81.57 = 43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.46/81.57 = 43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.46x = 81.57 × 43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.46x = 3,507.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507.51/54.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.41

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