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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.17, 93.15 and 56.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.17, 93.15 and 56.54 is: 84.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.17 : 93.15 = 56.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.17/93.15 = 56.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.17x = 93.15 × 56.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.17x = 5,266.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,266.93/62.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.72

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