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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.19, 85.79 and 53.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.19, 85.79 and 53.08 is: 73.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.19 : 85.79 = 53.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.19/85.79 = 53.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.19x = 85.79 × 53.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.19x = 4,553.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553.65/62.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.22

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