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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.66, 93.55 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.66, 93.55 and 53.96 is: 80.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.66 : 93.55 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.66/93.55 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.66x = 93.55 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.66x = 5,047.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,047.96/62.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.56

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