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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.01, 85.41 and 58.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.01, 85.41 and 58.44 is: 80.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.01 : 85.41 = 58.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.01/85.41 = 58.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.01x = 85.41 × 58.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.01x = 4,991.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,991.90/62.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.50

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