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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.08, 93 and 58.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.08, 93 and 58.30 is: 87.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.08 : 93 = 58.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.08/93 = 58.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.08x = 93 × 58.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.08x = 5,421.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,421.90/62.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.34

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