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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.58, 86.37 and 42.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.58, 86.37 and 42.87 is: 59.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.58 : 86.37 = 42.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.58/86.37 = 42.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.58x = 86.37 × 42.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.58x = 3,702.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702.85/62.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.17

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