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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 93.96 and 57.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 93.96 and 57.67 is: 86.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 93.96 = 57.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/93.96 = 57.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 93.96 × 57.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 5,418.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,418.67/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.37

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