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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 85.68 and 56.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 85.68 and 56.48 is: 78.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 85.68 = 56.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/85.68 = 56.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 85.68 × 56.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 4,839.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839.21/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.05

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