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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.37, 85.93 and 59.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.37, 85.93 and 59.29 is: 81.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.37 : 85.93 = 59.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.37/85.93 = 59.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.37x = 85.93 × 59.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.37x = 5,094.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094.43/62.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.68

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