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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.99, 86.83 and 55.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.99, 86.83 and 55.64 is: 76.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.99 : 86.83 = 55.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.99/86.83 = 55.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.99x = 86.83 × 55.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.99x = 4,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831.22/62.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.70

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