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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.61, 94.02 and 54.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.61, 94.02 and 54.51 is: 81.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.61 : 94.02 = 54.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.61/94.02 = 54.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.61x = 94.02 × 54.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.61x = 5,125.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125.03/62.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.86

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