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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.94, 86.67 and 56.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.94, 86.67 and 56.37 is: 77.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.94 : 86.67 = 56.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.94/86.67 = 56.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.94x = 86.67 × 56.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.94x = 4,885.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885.59/62.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.62

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