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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.08, 92.63 and 57.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.08, 92.63 and 57.73 is: 86.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.08 : 92.63 = 57.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.08/92.63 = 57.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.08x = 92.63 × 57.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.08x = 5,347.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,347.53/62.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.14

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