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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.97, 94.28 and 56.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.97, 94.28 and 56.82 is: 85.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.97 : 94.28 = 56.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.97/94.28 = 56.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.97x = 94.28 × 56.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.97x = 5,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,356.71/62.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.07

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