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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.78, 81.83 and 53.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.78, 81.83 and 53.77 is: 80.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.78 : 81.83 = 53.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.78/81.83 = 53.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.78x = 81.83 × 53.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.78x = 4,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400.00/54.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.32

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