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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.14, 92.80 and 57.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.14, 92.80 and 57.02 is: 85.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.14 : 92.80 = 57.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.14/92.80 = 57.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.14x = 92.80 × 57.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.14x = 5,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,291.46/62.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.15

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