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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.20, 85.49 and 54.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.20, 85.49 and 54.88 is: 75.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.20 : 85.49 = 54.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.20/85.49 = 54.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.20x = 85.49 × 54.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.20x = 4,691.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691.69/62.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.43

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