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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.19, 92.84 and 59.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.19, 92.84 and 59.40 is: 88.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.19 : 92.84 = 59.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.19/92.84 = 59.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.19x = 92.84 × 59.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.19x = 5,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,514.40/62.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.67

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