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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.13, 85.50 and 53.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.13, 85.50 and 53.22 is: 73.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.13 : 85.50 = 53.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.13/85.50 = 53.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.13x = 85.50 × 53.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.13x = 4,550.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550.31/62.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.24

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