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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.49, 86.34 and 55.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.49, 86.34 and 55.34 is: 76.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.49 : 86.34 = 55.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.49/86.34 = 55.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.49x = 86.34 × 55.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.49x = 4,777.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777.62/62.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.45

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