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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.71, 86.35 and 58.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.71, 86.35 and 58.46 is: 80.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.71 : 86.35 = 58.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.71/86.35 = 58.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.71x = 86.35 × 58.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.71x = 5,048.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,048.02/62.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.50

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