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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 93.71 and 53.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 93.71 and 53.63 is: 80.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 93.71 = 53.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/93.71 = 53.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 93.71 × 53.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 5,024.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024.93/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.09

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