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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 85.82 and 59.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 85.82 and 59.08 is: 81.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 85.82 = 59.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/85.82 = 59.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 85.82 × 59.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 5,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070.25/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.57

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