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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.61, 81.85 and 34.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.61, 81.85 and 34.28 is: 51.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.61 : 81.85 = 34.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.61/81.85 = 34.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.61x = 81.85 × 34.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.61x = 2,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805.82/54.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.38

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