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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.04, 92.90 and 53.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.04, 92.90 and 53.54 is: 80.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.04 : 92.90 = 53.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.04/92.90 = 53.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.04x = 92.90 × 53.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.04x = 4,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,973.87/62.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.17

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