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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.62, 86.61 and 58.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.62, 86.61 and 58.75 is: 81.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.62 : 86.61 = 58.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.62/86.61 = 58.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.62x = 86.61 × 58.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.62x = 5,088.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,088.34/62.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.26

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