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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.07, 85.49 and 58.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.07, 85.49 and 58.83 is: 81.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.07 : 85.49 = 58.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.07/85.49 = 58.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.07x = 85.49 × 58.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.07x = 5,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028.98/62.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.03

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