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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.15, 93.24 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.15, 93.24 and 55.25 is: 82.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.15 : 93.24 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.15/93.24 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.15x = 93.24 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.15x = 5,151.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,151.04/62.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.89

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