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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.28, 135.62 and 54.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.28, 135.62 and 54.62 is: 75.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.28 : 135.62 = 54.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.28/135.62 = 54.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.28x = 135.62 × 54.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.28x = 7,407.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,407.56/98.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.37

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