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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.13, 85.65 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.13, 85.65 and 55.25 is: 76.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.13 : 85.65 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.13/85.65 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.13x = 85.65 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.13x = 4,731.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731.73/62.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.16

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