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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.11, 85.71 and 53.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.11, 85.71 and 53.92 is: 74.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.11 : 85.71 = 53.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.11/85.71 = 53.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.11x = 85.71 × 53.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.11x = 4,621.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621.48/62.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.41

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