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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.78, 86.67 and 58.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.78, 86.67 and 58.52 is: 80.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.78 : 86.67 = 58.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.78/86.67 = 58.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.78x = 86.67 × 58.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.78x = 5,072.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,072.15/62.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.80

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