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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 94.15 and 37.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 94.15 and 37.10 is: 55.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 94.15 = 37.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/94.15 = 37.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 94.15 × 37.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 3,493.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493.35/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.66

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