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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.17, 85.60 and 53.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.17, 85.60 and 53.41 is: 73.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.17 : 85.60 = 53.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.17/85.60 = 53.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.17x = 85.60 × 53.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.17x = 4,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571.63/62.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.53

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