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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.33, 93.80 and 55.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.33, 93.80 and 55.26 is: 83.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.33 : 93.80 = 55.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.33/93.80 = 55.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.33x = 93.80 × 55.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.33x = 5,183.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,183.71/62.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.17

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