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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.93, 75.78 and 31.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.93, 75.78 and 31.61 is: 43.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.93 : 75.78 = 31.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.93/75.78 = 31.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.93x = 75.78 × 31.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.93x = 2,395.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395.03/54.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.61

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