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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.53, 86.11 and 54.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.53, 86.11 and 54.23 is: 74.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.53 : 86.11 = 54.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.53/86.11 = 54.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.53x = 86.11 × 54.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.53x = 4,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669.31/62.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.68

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