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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 93.61 and 56.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 93.61 and 56.15 is: 84.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 93.61 = 56.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/93.61 = 56.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 93.61 × 56.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 5,256.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,256.20/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.56

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