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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.18, 92.96 and 59.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.18, 92.96 and 59.07 is: 88.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.18 : 92.96 = 59.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.18/92.96 = 59.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.18x = 92.96 × 59.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.18x = 5,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,491.06/62.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.31

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