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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.39, 86.16 and 58.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.39, 86.16 and 58.52 is: 80.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.39 : 86.16 = 58.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.39/86.16 = 58.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.39x = 86.16 × 58.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.39x = 5,042.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,042.08/62.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.82

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