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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.75, 93.66 and 55.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.75, 93.66 and 55.94 is: 83.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.75 : 93.66 = 55.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.75/93.66 = 55.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.75x = 93.66 × 55.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.75x = 5,238.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238.87/62.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.49

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