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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.94, 94.68 and 55.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.94, 94.68 and 55.38 is: 83.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.94 : 94.68 = 55.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.94/94.68 = 55.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.94x = 94.68 × 55.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.94x = 5,243.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,243.38/62.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.31

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