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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.78, 86.55 and 58.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.78, 86.55 and 58.70 is: 80.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.78 : 86.55 = 58.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.78/86.55 = 58.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.78x = 86.55 × 58.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.78x = 5,080.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,080.05/62.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.92

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