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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.63, 106.80 and 62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.63, 106.80 and 62 is: 85.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.63 : 106.80 = 62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.63/106.80 = 62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.63x = 106.80 × 62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.63x = 6,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,621.60/77.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.30

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