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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.99, 93.06 and 55.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.99, 93.06 and 55.62 is: 83.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.99 : 93.06 = 55.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.99/93.06 = 55.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.99x = 93.06 × 55.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.99x = 5,176.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,176.00/61.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.50

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