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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.39, 85.83 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.39, 85.83 and 55.50 is: 76.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.39 : 85.83 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.39/85.83 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.39x = 85.83 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.39x = 4,763.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,763.57/62.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.36

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