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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.77, 93.70 and 54.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.77, 93.70 and 54.11 is: 80.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.77 : 93.70 = 54.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.77/93.70 = 54.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.77x = 93.70 × 54.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.77x = 5,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069.84/62.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.77

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