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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.87, 94.36 and 53.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.87, 94.36 and 53.35 is: 80.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.87 : 94.36 = 53.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.87/94.36 = 53.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.87x = 94.36 × 53.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.87x = 5,034.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034.11/62.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.08

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