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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.47, 86.27 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.47, 86.27 and 55.08 is: 76.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.47 : 86.27 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.47/86.27 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.47x = 86.27 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.47x = 4,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751.48/62.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.06

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