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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.02, 93.20 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.02, 93.20 and 55.28 is: 83.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.02 : 93.20 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.02/93.20 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.02x = 93.20 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.02x = 5,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152.36/62.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.08

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