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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.10, 92.95 and 59.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.10, 92.95 and 59.27 is: 88.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.10 : 92.95 = 59.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.10/92.95 = 59.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.10x = 92.95 × 59.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.10x = 5,508.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,508.53/62.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.70

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