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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.23, 85.98 and 54.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.23, 85.98 and 54.04 is: 74.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.23 : 85.98 = 54.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.23/85.98 = 54.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.23x = 85.98 × 54.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.23x = 4,646.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646.36/62.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.66

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