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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.24, 93.16 and 55.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.24, 93.16 and 55.10 is: 82.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.24 : 93.16 = 55.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.24/93.16 = 55.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.24x = 93.16 × 55.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.24x = 5,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,133.12/62.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.47

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