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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 94.28 and 53.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 94.28 and 53.15 is: 79.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 94.28 = 53.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/94.28 = 53.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 94.28 × 53.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 5,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,011.08/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.84

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