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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.24, 85.97 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.24, 85.97 and 53.58 is: 74.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.24 : 85.97 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.24/85.97 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.24x = 85.97 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.24x = 4,606.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606.00/62.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.01

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