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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 93.28 and 56.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 93.28 and 56.88 is: 85.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 93.28 = 56.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/93.28 = 56.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 93.28 × 56.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 5,305.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,305.77/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.36

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