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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 86.49 and 43.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 86.49 and 43.03 is: 59.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 86.49 = 43.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/86.49 = 43.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 86.49 × 43.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 3,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721.89/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.32

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