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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.02, 85.44 and 57.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.02, 85.44 and 57.07 is: 78.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.02 : 85.44 = 57.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.02/85.44 = 57.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.02x = 85.44 × 57.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.02x = 4,876.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876.06/62.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.62

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