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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 92.80 and 55.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 92.80 and 55.40 is: 82.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 92.80 = 55.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/92.80 = 55.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 92.80 × 55.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 5,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,141.12/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.71

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