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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.12, 92.95 and 53.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.12, 92.95 and 53.66 is: 80.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.12 : 92.95 = 53.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.12/92.95 = 53.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.12x = 92.95 × 53.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.12x = 4,987.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,987.70/62.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.29

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