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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.15, 93.12 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.15, 93.12 and 53.96 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.15 : 93.12 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.15/93.12 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.15x = 93.12 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.15x = 5,024.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024.29/62.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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