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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.05, 85.86 and 54.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.05, 85.86 and 54.40 is: 75.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.05 : 85.86 = 54.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.05/85.86 = 54.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.05x = 85.86 × 54.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.05x = 4,670.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670.78/62.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.27

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