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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.36, 86.23 and 55.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.36, 86.23 and 55.27 is: 76.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.36 : 86.23 = 55.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.36/86.23 = 55.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.36x = 86.23 × 55.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.36x = 4,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,765.93/62.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.43

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