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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 94.34 and 59.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 94.34 and 59.32 is: 89.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 94.34 = 59.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/94.34 = 59.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 94.34 × 59.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 5,596.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,596.25/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.20

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