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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.66, 85.98 and 57.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.66, 85.98 and 57.16 is: 78.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.66 : 85.98 = 57.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.66/85.98 = 57.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.66x = 85.98 × 57.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.66x = 4,914.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914.62/62.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.43

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