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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.35, 93.33 and 54.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.35, 93.33 and 54.65 is: 81.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.35 : 93.33 = 54.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.35/93.33 = 54.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.35x = 93.33 × 54.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.35x = 5,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,100.72/62.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.81

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