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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.69, 94.30 and 53.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.69, 94.30 and 53.78 is: 80.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.69 : 94.30 = 53.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.69/94.30 = 53.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.69x = 94.30 × 53.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.69x = 5,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070.85/62.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.89

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