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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.63, 81.86 and 35.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.63, 81.86 and 35.32 is: 52.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.63 : 81.86 = 35.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.63/81.86 = 35.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.63x = 81.86 × 35.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.63x = 2,891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891.30/54.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.93

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