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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.47, 86.16 and 43.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.47, 86.16 and 43.06 is: 59.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.47 : 86.16 = 43.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.47/86.16 = 43.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.47x = 86.16 × 43.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.47x = 3,710.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710.05/62.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.39

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