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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.26, 85.71 and 54.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.26, 85.71 and 54.03 is: 74.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.26 : 85.71 = 54.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.26/85.71 = 54.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.26x = 85.71 × 54.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.26x = 4,630.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630.91/62.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.38

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