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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.83, 86.73 and 59.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.83, 86.73 and 59.41 is: 82.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.83 : 86.73 = 59.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.83/86.73 = 59.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.83x = 86.73 × 59.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.83x = 5,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152.63/62.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.01

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