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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 93.89 and 54.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 93.89 and 54.29 is: 81.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 93.89 = 54.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/93.89 = 54.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 93.89 × 54.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 5,097.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,097.29/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.24

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