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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.27, 85.95 and 41.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.27, 85.95 and 41.54 is: 57.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.27 : 85.95 = 41.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.27/85.95 = 41.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.27x = 85.95 × 41.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.27x = 3,569.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569.93/62.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.33

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