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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.72, 94 and 53.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.72, 94 and 53.80 is: 80.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.72 : 94 = 53.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.72/94 = 53.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.72x = 94 × 53.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.72x = 5,057.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057.20/62.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.63

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