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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.43, 86.22 and 54.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.43, 86.22 and 54.20 is: 74.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.43 : 86.22 = 54.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.43/86.22 = 54.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.43x = 86.22 × 54.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.43x = 4,672.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672.69/62.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.85

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