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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.64, 93.96 and 58.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.64, 93.96 and 58.86 is: 88.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.64 : 93.96 = 58.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.64/93.96 = 58.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.64x = 93.96 × 58.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.64x = 5,530.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,530.49/62.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.29

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