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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.23, 85.97 and 53.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.23, 85.97 and 53.12 is: 73.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.23 : 85.97 = 53.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.23/85.97 = 53.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.23x = 85.97 × 53.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.23x = 4,566.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566.73/62.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.38

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