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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.34, 93.45 and 55.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.34, 93.45 and 55.14 is: 82.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.34 : 93.45 = 55.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.34/93.45 = 55.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.34x = 93.45 × 55.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.34x = 5,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152.83/62.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.66

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