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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.62, 85.79 and 59.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.62, 85.79 and 59.54 is: 81.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.62 : 85.79 = 59.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.62/85.79 = 59.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.62x = 85.79 × 59.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.62x = 5,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,107.66/62.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.57

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