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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.56, 93.81 and 36.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.56, 93.81 and 36.93 is: 55.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.56 : 93.81 = 36.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.56/93.81 = 36.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.56x = 93.81 × 36.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.56x = 3,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464.62/62.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.38

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