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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.37, 93.66 and 59.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.37, 93.66 and 59.55 is: 89.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.37 : 93.66 = 59.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.37/93.66 = 59.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.37x = 93.66 × 59.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.37x = 5,577.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,577.45/62.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.43

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