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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.35, 86.14 and 59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.35, 86.14 and 59 is: 81.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.35 : 86.14 = 59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.35/86.14 = 59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.35x = 86.14 × 59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.35x = 5,082.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082.26/62.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.51

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