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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.90, 86.64 and 55.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.90, 86.64 and 55.64 is: 76.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.90 : 86.64 = 55.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.90/86.64 = 55.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.90x = 86.64 × 55.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.90x = 4,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820.65/62.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.64

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