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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.27, 85.97 and 59.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.27, 85.97 and 59.03 is: 81.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.27 : 85.97 = 59.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.27/85.97 = 59.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.27x = 85.97 × 59.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.27x = 5,074.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,074.51/62.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.49

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