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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.86, 93.89 and 57.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.86, 93.89 and 57.10 is: 85.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.86 : 93.89 = 57.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.86/93.89 = 57.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.86x = 93.89 × 57.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.86x = 5,361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361.12/62.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.29

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