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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.72, 94.19 and 59.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.72, 94.19 and 59.48 is: 89.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.72 : 94.19 = 59.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.72/94.19 = 59.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.72x = 94.19 × 59.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.72x = 5,601.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,601.80/62.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.31

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