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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.56, 93.44 and 54.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.56, 93.44 and 54.40 is: 81.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.56 : 93.44 = 54.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.56/93.44 = 54.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.56x = 93.44 × 54.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.56x = 5,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,083.14/62.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.25

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