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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.11, 93.18 and 55.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.11, 93.18 and 55.39 is: 83.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.11 : 93.18 = 55.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.11/93.18 = 55.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.11x = 93.18 × 55.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.11x = 5,161.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161.24/62.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.10

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