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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.28, 85.98 and 59.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.28, 85.98 and 59.70 is: 82.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.28 : 85.98 = 59.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.28/85.98 = 59.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.28x = 85.98 × 59.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.28x = 5,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,133.01/62.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.42

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