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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.62, 81.88 and 28.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.62, 81.88 and 28.96 is: 43.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.62 : 81.88 = 28.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.62/81.88 = 28.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.62x = 81.88 × 28.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.62x = 2,371.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371.43/54.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.42

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