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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.15, 93.18 and 53.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.15, 93.18 and 53.69 is: 80.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.15 : 93.18 = 53.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.15/93.18 = 53.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.15x = 93.18 × 53.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.15x = 5,002.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,002.83/62.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.50

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