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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.20, 85.62 and 58.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.20, 85.62 and 58.96 is: 81.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.20 : 85.62 = 58.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.20/85.62 = 58.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.20x = 85.62 × 58.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.20x = 5,048.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,048.16/62.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.16

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