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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.61, 81.86 and 28.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.61, 81.86 and 28.94 is: 43.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.61 : 81.86 = 28.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.61/81.86 = 28.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.61x = 81.86 × 28.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.61x = 2,369.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369.09/54.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.38

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