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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.91, 86.72 and 54.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.91, 86.72 and 54.14 is: 74.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.91 : 86.72 = 54.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.91/86.72 = 54.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.91x = 86.72 × 54.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.91x = 4,695.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695.35/62.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.63

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