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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.18, 92.76 and 55.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.18, 92.76 and 55.34 is: 82.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.18 : 92.76 = 55.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.18/92.76 = 55.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.18x = 92.76 × 55.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.18x = 5,132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,132.87/62.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.56

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