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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.66, 86.37 and 57.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.66, 86.37 and 57.76 is: 79.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.66 : 86.37 = 57.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.66/86.37 = 57.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.66x = 86.37 × 57.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.66x = 4,988.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988.73/62.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.62

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