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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.47, 94.07 and 55.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.47, 94.07 and 55.77 is: 83.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.47 : 94.07 = 55.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.47/94.07 = 55.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.47x = 94.07 × 55.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.47x = 5,246.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246.28/62.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.98

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