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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.02, 92.89 and 56.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.02, 92.89 and 56.89 is: 85.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.02 : 92.89 = 56.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.02/92.89 = 56.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.02x = 92.89 × 56.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.02x = 5,284.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,284.51/62.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.21

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