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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.54, 93.68 and 59.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.54, 93.68 and 59.22 is: 88.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.54 : 93.68 = 59.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.54/93.68 = 59.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.54x = 93.68 × 59.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.54x = 5,547.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,547.73/62.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.71

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