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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.15, 92.59 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.15, 92.59 and 58.64 is: 87.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.15 : 92.59 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.15/92.59 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.15x = 92.59 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.15x = 5,428.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,428.87/62.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.36

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