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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.24, 92.73 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.24, 92.73 and 59.28 is: 88.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.24 : 92.73 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.24/92.73 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.24x = 92.73 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.24x = 5,497.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,497.03/62.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.33

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