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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.27, 85.74 and 53.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.27, 85.74 and 53.46 is: 73.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.27 : 85.74 = 53.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.27/85.74 = 53.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.27x = 85.74 × 53.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.27x = 4,583.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583.66/62.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.62

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