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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.10, 85.77 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.10, 85.77 and 58.50 is: 80.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.10 : 85.77 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.10/85.77 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.10x = 85.77 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.10x = 5,017.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,017.55/62.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.80

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