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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.25, 85.96 and 58.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.25, 85.96 and 58.85 is: 81.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.25 : 85.96 = 58.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.25/85.96 = 58.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.25x = 85.96 × 58.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.25x = 5,058.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058.75/62.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.26

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