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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.37, 86.05 and 59.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.37, 86.05 and 59.84 is: 82.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.37 : 86.05 = 59.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.37/86.05 = 59.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.37x = 86.05 × 59.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.37x = 5,148.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,148.50/62.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.55

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