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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.28, 93 and 58.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.28, 93 and 58.20 is: 86.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.28 : 93 = 58.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.28/93 = 58.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.28x = 93 × 58.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.28x = 5,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,412.60/62.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.91

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