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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.94, 93.92 and 55.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.94, 93.92 and 55.35 is: 82.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.94 : 93.92 = 55.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.94/93.92 = 55.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.94x = 93.92 × 55.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.94x = 5,198.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198.20/62.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.58

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