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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.58, 86.28 and 43.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.58, 86.28 and 43.14 is: 59.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.58 : 86.28 = 43.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.58/86.28 = 43.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.58x = 86.28 × 43.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.58x = 3,722.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722.12/62.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.48

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