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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.90, 94.26 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.90, 94.26 and 55.25 is: 82.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.90 : 94.26 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.90/94.26 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.90x = 94.26 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.90x = 5,207.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207.39/62.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.80

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