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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.84, 94.34 and 55.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.84, 94.34 and 55.24 is: 82.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.84 : 94.34 = 55.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.84/94.34 = 55.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.84x = 94.34 × 55.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.84x = 5,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,211.34/62.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.93

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