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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 85.72 and 54.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 85.72 and 54.30 is: 75.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 85.72 = 54.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/85.72 = 54.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 85.72 × 54.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 4,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654.60/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.07

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