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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.15, 85.64 and 58.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.15, 85.64 and 58.91 is: 81.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.15 : 85.64 = 58.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.15/85.64 = 58.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.15x = 85.64 × 58.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.15x = 5,044.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044.33/62.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.17

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