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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.86, 86.70 and 55.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.86, 86.70 and 55.58 is: 76.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.86 : 86.70 = 55.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.86/86.70 = 55.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.86x = 86.70 × 55.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.86x = 4,818.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,818.79/62.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.66

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