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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.01, 85.48 and 56.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.01, 85.48 and 56.99 is: 78.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.01 : 85.48 = 56.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.01/85.48 = 56.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.01x = 85.48 × 56.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.01x = 4,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870.94/62.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.55

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