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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 85.80 and 53.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 85.80 and 53.04 is: 73.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 85.80 = 53.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/85.80 = 53.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 85.80 × 53.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 4,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550.83/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.21

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