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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.77, 81.99 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.77, 81.99 and 35.44 is: 53.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.77 : 81.99 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.77/81.99 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.77x = 81.99 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.77x = 2,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905.73/54.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.05

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