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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.44, 85.86 and 55.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.44, 85.86 and 55.48 is: 76.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.44 : 85.86 = 55.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.44/85.86 = 55.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.44x = 85.86 × 55.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.44x = 4,763.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,763.51/62.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.29

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