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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.70, 94 and 57.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.70, 94 and 57.70 is: 86.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.70 : 94 = 57.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.70/94 = 57.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.70x = 94 × 57.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.70x = 5,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,423.80/62.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.50

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