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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.40, 85.64 and 58.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.40, 85.64 and 58.80 is: 80.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.40 : 85.64 = 58.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.40/85.64 = 58.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.40x = 85.64 × 58.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.40x = 5,035.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,035.63/62.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.70

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