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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.51, 93.78 and 56.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.51, 93.78 and 56.66 is: 85.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.51 : 93.78 = 56.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.51/93.78 = 56.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.51x = 93.78 × 56.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.51x = 5,313.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,313.11/62.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.00

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