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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.52, 93.84 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.52, 93.84 and 54.96 is: 82.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.52 : 93.84 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.52/93.84 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.52x = 93.84 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.52x = 5,157.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,157.45/62.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.49

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