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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.69, 93.83 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.69, 93.83 and 55.08 is: 82.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.69 : 93.83 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.69/93.83 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.69x = 93.83 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.69x = 5,167.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167.88/62.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.44

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