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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.13, 92.97 and 53.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.13, 92.97 and 53.22 is: 79.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.13 : 92.97 = 53.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.13/92.97 = 53.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.13x = 92.97 × 53.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.13x = 4,947.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947.86/62.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.64

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