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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.95, 86.94 and 57.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.95, 86.94 and 57.76 is: 79.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.95 : 86.94 = 57.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.95/86.94 = 57.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.95x = 86.94 × 57.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.95x = 5,021.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021.65/62.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.77

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