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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.91, 93.92 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.91, 93.92 and 54.27 is: 81.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.91 : 93.92 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.91/93.92 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.91x = 93.92 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.91x = 5,096.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,096.77/62.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.02

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