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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.07, 92.67 and 56.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.07, 92.67 and 56.40 is: 84.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.07 : 92.67 = 56.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.07/92.67 = 56.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.07x = 92.67 × 56.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.07x = 5,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,226.59/62.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.20

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