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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.69, 94.55 and 57.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.69, 94.55 and 57.69 is: 87.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.69 : 94.55 = 57.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.69/94.55 = 57.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.69x = 94.55 × 57.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.69x = 5,454.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,454.30/62.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.01

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