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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.55, 86.42 and 53.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.55, 86.42 and 53.34 is: 73.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.55 : 86.42 = 53.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.55/86.42 = 53.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.55x = 86.42 × 53.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.55x = 4,609.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609.38/62.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.69

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