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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.78, 81.98 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.78, 81.98 and 35.44 is: 53.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.78 : 81.98 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.78/81.98 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.78x = 81.98 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.78x = 2,905.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905.37/54.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.04

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