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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.56, 86.08 and 55.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.56, 86.08 and 55.16 is: 75.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.56 : 86.08 = 55.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.56/86.08 = 55.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.56x = 86.08 × 55.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.56x = 4,748.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748.17/62.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.90

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