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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.18, 85.98 and 54.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.18, 85.98 and 54.50 is: 75.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.18 : 85.98 = 54.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.18/85.98 = 54.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.18x = 85.98 × 54.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.18x = 4,685.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685.48/62.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.35

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