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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.25, 86.06 and 56.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.25, 86.06 and 56.55 is: 78.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.25 : 86.06 = 56.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.25/86.06 = 56.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.25x = 86.06 × 56.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.25x = 4,866.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866.86/62.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.18

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