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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 93.98 and 57.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 93.98 and 57.48 is: 86.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 93.98 = 57.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/93.98 = 57.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 93.98 × 57.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 5,401.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,401.97/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.07

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