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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.93, 81.94 and 53.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.93, 81.94 and 53.13 is: 79.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.93 : 81.94 = 53.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.93/81.94 = 53.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.93x = 81.94 × 53.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.93x = 4,353.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353.34/54.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.25

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