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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.93, 75.81 and 34.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.93, 75.81 and 34.23 is: 47.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.93 : 75.81 = 34.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.93/75.81 = 34.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.93x = 75.81 × 34.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.93x = 2,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594.98/54.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.24

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