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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.36, 85.54 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.36, 85.54 and 55.08 is: 75.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.36 : 85.54 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.36/85.54 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.36x = 85.54 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.36x = 4,711.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,711.54/62.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.55

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