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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.19, 92.94 and 57.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.19, 92.94 and 57.32 is: 85.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.19 : 92.94 = 57.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.19/92.94 = 57.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.19x = 92.94 × 57.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.19x = 5,327.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,327.11/62.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.67

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