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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.17, 85.59 and 57.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.17, 85.59 and 57.58 is: 79.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.17 : 85.59 = 57.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.17/85.59 = 57.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.17x = 85.59 × 57.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.17x = 4,928.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928.06/62.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.27

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