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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.80, 93.62 and 55.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.80, 93.62 and 55.91 is: 83.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.80 : 93.62 = 55.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.80/93.62 = 55.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.80x = 93.62 × 55.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.80x = 5,234.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,234.67/62.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.36

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