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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.69, 94.05 and 53.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.69, 94.05 and 53.14 is: 79.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.69 : 94.05 = 53.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.69/94.05 = 53.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.69x = 94.05 × 53.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.69x = 4,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997.82/62.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.72

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