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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.22, 92.72 and 58.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.22, 92.72 and 58.62 is: 87.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.22 : 92.72 = 58.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.22/92.72 = 58.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.22x = 92.72 × 58.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.22x = 5,434.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,434.95/62.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.35

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