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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.71, 94.55 and 57.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.71, 94.55 and 57.67 is: 86.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.71 : 94.55 = 57.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.71/94.55 = 57.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.71x = 94.55 × 57.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.71x = 5,452.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452.70/62.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.95

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