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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.26, 93.39 and 53.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.26, 93.39 and 53.18 is: 79.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.26 : 93.39 = 53.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.26/93.39 = 53.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.26x = 93.39 × 53.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.26x = 4,966.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,966.58/62.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.77

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