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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.51, 81.69 and 50.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.51, 81.69 and 50.94 is: 76.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.51 : 81.69 = 50.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.51/81.69 = 50.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.51x = 81.69 × 50.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.51x = 4,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161.29/54.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.34

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