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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.40, 93.60 and 53.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.40, 93.60 and 53.50 is: 80.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.40 : 93.60 = 53.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.40/93.60 = 53.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.40x = 93.60 × 53.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.40x = 5,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,007.60/62.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.25

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