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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.84, 94.43 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.84, 94.43 and 58.74 is: 88.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.84 : 94.43 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.84/94.43 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.84x = 94.43 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.84x = 5,546.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,546.05/62.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.26

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