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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.58, 94.25 and 55.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.58, 94.25 and 55.07 is: 82.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.58 : 94.25 = 55.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.58/94.25 = 55.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.58x = 94.25 × 55.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.58x = 5,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190.35/62.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.94

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