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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.53, 93.85 and 54.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.53, 93.85 and 54.43 is: 81.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.53 : 93.85 = 54.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.53/93.85 = 54.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.53x = 93.85 × 54.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.53x = 5,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,108.72/62.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.70

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