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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.63, 94.11 and 56.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.63, 94.11 and 56.28 is: 84.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.63 : 94.11 = 56.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.63/94.11 = 56.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.63x = 94.11 × 56.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.63x = 5,296.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,296.51/62.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.57

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