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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.28, 92.99 and 55.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.28, 92.99 and 55.80 is: 83.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.28 : 92.99 = 55.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.28/92.99 = 55.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.28x = 92.99 × 55.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.28x = 5,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,188.56/62.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.31

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