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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.72, 86.46 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.72, 86.46 and 58.64 is: 80.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.72 : 86.46 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.72/86.46 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.72x = 86.46 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.72x = 5,070.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070.01/62.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.84

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