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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 93.75 and 53.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 93.75 and 53.40 is: 79.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 93.75 = 53.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/93.75 = 53.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 93.75 × 53.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 5,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,006.25/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.77

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