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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.24, 93.38 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.24, 93.38 and 55.08 is: 82.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.24 : 93.38 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.24/93.38 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.24x = 93.38 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.24x = 5,143.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143.10/62.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.64

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