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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.91, 94.91 and 56.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.91, 94.91 and 56.23 is: 84.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.91 : 94.91 = 56.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.91/94.91 = 56.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.91x = 94.91 × 56.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.91x = 5,336.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,336.27/62.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.82

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