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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.52, 93.93 and 58.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.52, 93.93 and 58.80 is: 88.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.52 : 93.93 = 58.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.52/93.93 = 58.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.52x = 93.93 × 58.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.52x = 5,523.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,523.08/62.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.34

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