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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.46, 93.78 and 55.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.46, 93.78 and 55.96 is: 84.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.46 : 93.78 = 55.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.46/93.78 = 55.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.46x = 93.78 × 55.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.46x = 5,247.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247.93/62.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.02

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