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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.14, 85.89 and 56.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.14, 85.89 and 56.38 is: 77.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.14 : 85.89 = 56.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.14/85.89 = 56.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.14x = 85.89 × 56.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.14x = 4,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842.48/62.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.93

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