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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.83, 94.20 and 37.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.83, 94.20 and 37.09 is: 55.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.83 : 94.20 = 37.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.83/94.20 = 37.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.83x = 94.20 × 37.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.83x = 3,493.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493.88/62.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.61

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