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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.09, 85.72 and 53.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.09, 85.72 and 53.99 is: 74.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.09 : 85.72 = 53.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.09/85.72 = 53.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.09x = 85.72 × 53.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.09x = 4,628.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628.02/62.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.54

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