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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.17, 85.63 and 53.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.17, 85.63 and 53.84 is: 74.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.17 : 85.63 = 53.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.17/85.63 = 53.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.17x = 85.63 × 53.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.17x = 4,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610.32/62.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.16

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