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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.19, 93.15 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.19, 93.15 and 54.60 is: 81.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.19 : 93.15 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.19/93.15 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.19x = 93.15 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.19x = 5,085.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,085.99/62.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.78

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