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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.15, 93.25 and 59.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.15, 93.25 and 59.55 is: 89.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.15 : 93.25 = 59.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.15/93.25 = 59.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.15x = 93.25 × 59.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.15x = 5,553.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,553.04/62.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.35

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