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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 93.72 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 93.72 and 53.58 is: 80.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 93.72 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/93.72 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 93.72 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 5,021.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021.52/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.01

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