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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.47, 81.61 and 34.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.47, 81.61 and 34.19 is: 51.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.47 : 81.61 = 34.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.47/81.61 = 34.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.47x = 81.61 × 34.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.47x = 2,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790.06/54.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.22

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