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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.08, 85.71 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.08, 85.71 and 58.74 is: 81.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.08 : 85.71 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.08/85.71 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.08x = 85.71 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.08x = 5,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034.66/62.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.10

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