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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.82, 94.68 and 53.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.82, 94.68 and 53.91 is: 81.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.82 : 94.68 = 53.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.82/94.68 = 53.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.82x = 94.68 × 53.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.82x = 5,104.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,104.20/62.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.25

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