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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.12, 93.67 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.12, 93.67 and 54.96 is: 82.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.12 : 93.67 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.12/93.67 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.12x = 93.67 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.12x = 5,148.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,148.45/62.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.88

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