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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.58, 81.79 and 35.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.58, 81.79 and 35.31 is: 52.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.58 : 81.79 = 35.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.58/81.79 = 35.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.58x = 81.79 × 35.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.58x = 2,888.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888.00/54.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.91

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