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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.22, 93.15 and 53.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.22, 93.15 and 53.61 is: 80.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.22 : 93.15 = 53.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.22/93.15 = 53.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.22x = 93.15 × 53.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.22x = 4,993.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,993.95/62.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.27

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