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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.90, 94.08 and 56.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.90, 94.08 and 56.24 is: 84.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.90 : 94.08 = 56.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.90/94.08 = 56.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.90x = 94.08 × 56.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.90x = 5,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,291.06/62.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.12

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