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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.14, 92.68 and 53.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.14, 92.68 and 53.50 is: 79.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.14 : 92.68 = 53.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.14/92.68 = 53.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.14x = 92.68 × 53.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.14x = 4,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958.38/62.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.79

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