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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 94.25 and 58.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 94.25 and 58.02 is: 87.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 94.25 = 58.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/94.25 = 58.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 94.25 × 58.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 5,468.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,468.09/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.13

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