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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.97, 86.83 and 55.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.97, 86.83 and 55.27 is: 76.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.97 : 86.83 = 55.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.97/86.83 = 55.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.97x = 86.83 × 55.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.97x = 4,799.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799.09/62.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.21

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