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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.56, 81.92 and 53.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.56, 81.92 and 53.76 is: 80.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.56 : 81.92 = 53.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.56/81.92 = 53.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.56x = 81.92 × 53.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.56x = 4,404.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404.02/54.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.72

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