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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.12, 92.95 and 57.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.12, 92.95 and 57.71 is: 86.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.12 : 92.95 = 57.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.12/92.95 = 57.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.12x = 92.95 × 57.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.12x = 5,364.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364.23/62.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.36

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