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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.03, 92.89 and 56.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.03, 92.89 and 56.62 is: 84.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.03 : 92.89 = 56.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.03/92.89 = 56.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.03x = 92.89 × 56.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.03x = 5,259.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259.43/62.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.79

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