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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.88, 94.10 and 55.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.88, 94.10 and 55.19 is: 82.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.88 : 94.10 = 55.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.88/94.10 = 55.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.88x = 94.10 × 55.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.88x = 5,192.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,192.63/62.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.58

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