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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.06, 92.55 and 55.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.06, 92.55 and 55.58 is: 82.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.06 : 92.55 = 55.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.06/92.55 = 55.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.06x = 92.55 × 55.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.06x = 5,143.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143.47/62.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.89

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