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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.18, 85.84 and 56.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.18, 85.84 and 56.33 is: 77.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.18 : 85.84 = 56.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.18/85.84 = 56.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.18x = 85.84 × 56.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.18x = 4,835.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,835.37/62.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.76

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