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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.62, 86.35 and 53.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.62, 86.35 and 53.91 is: 74.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.62 : 86.35 = 53.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.62/86.35 = 53.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.62x = 86.35 × 53.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.62x = 4,655.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655.13/62.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.34

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