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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.73, 86.04 and 57.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.73, 86.04 and 57.33 is: 78.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.73 : 86.04 = 57.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.73/86.04 = 57.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.73x = 86.04 × 57.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.73x = 4,932.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,932.67/62.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.63

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