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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.56, 85.92 and 53.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.56, 85.92 and 53.35 is: 73.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.56 : 85.92 = 53.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.56/85.92 = 53.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.56x = 85.92 × 53.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.56x = 4,583.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583.83/62.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.27

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