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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.97, 94.83 and 56.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.97, 94.83 and 56.28 is: 84.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.97 : 94.83 = 56.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.97/94.83 = 56.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.97x = 94.83 × 56.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.97x = 5,337.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337.03/62.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.76

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