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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.57, 86.26 and 43.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.57, 86.26 and 43.13 is: 59.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.57 : 86.26 = 43.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.57/86.26 = 43.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.57x = 86.26 × 43.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.57x = 3,720.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720.39/62.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.46

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