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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.41, 93.63 and 53.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.41, 93.63 and 53.83 is: 80.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.41 : 93.63 = 53.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.41/93.63 = 53.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.41x = 93.63 × 53.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.41x = 5,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,040.10/62.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.76

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