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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.13, 92.70 and 53.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.13, 92.70 and 53.06 is: 79.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.13 : 92.70 = 53.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.13/92.70 = 53.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.13x = 92.70 × 53.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.13x = 4,918.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,918.20/62.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.16

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