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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.97, 86.82 and 54.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.97, 86.82 and 54.66 is: 75.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.97 : 86.82 = 54.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.97/86.82 = 54.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.97x = 86.82 × 54.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.97x = 4,745.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745.15/62.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.36

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