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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.80, 94.06 and 55.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.80, 94.06 and 55.10 is: 82.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.80 : 94.06 = 55.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.80/94.06 = 55.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.80x = 94.06 × 55.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.80x = 5,182.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182.71/62.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.53

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