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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.84, 86.58 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.84, 86.58 and 58.68 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.84 : 86.58 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.84/86.58 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.84x = 86.58 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.84x = 5,080.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,080.51/62.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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