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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.58, 86.13 and 55.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.58, 86.13 and 55.83 is: 76.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.58 : 86.13 = 55.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.58/86.13 = 55.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.58x = 86.13 × 55.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.58x = 4,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808.64/62.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.84

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