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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.03, 85.41 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.03, 85.41 and 54.74 is: 75.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.03 : 85.41 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.03/85.41 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.03x = 85.41 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.03x = 4,675.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675.56/62.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.37

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