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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.09, 85.62 and 53.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.09, 85.62 and 53.35 is: 73.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.09 : 85.62 = 53.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.09/85.62 = 53.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.09x = 85.62 × 53.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.09x = 4,567.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567.83/62.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.57

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