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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.39, 86.06 and 54.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.39, 86.06 and 54.20 is: 74.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.39 : 86.06 = 54.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.39/86.06 = 54.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.39x = 86.06 × 54.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.39x = 4,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663.75/62.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.76

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