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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.74, 81.91 and 34.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.74, 81.91 and 34.46 is: 51.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.74 : 81.91 = 34.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.74/81.91 = 34.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.74x = 81.91 × 34.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.74x = 2,822.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822.62/54.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.56

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