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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.31, 85.86 and 58.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.31, 85.86 and 58.53 is: 80.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.31 : 85.86 = 58.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.31/85.86 = 58.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.31x = 85.86 × 58.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.31x = 5,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025.39/62.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.65

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