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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.12, 93.65 and 58.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.12, 93.65 and 58.21 is: 87.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.12 : 93.65 = 58.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.12/93.65 = 58.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.12x = 93.65 × 58.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.12x = 5,451.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451.37/62.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.76

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