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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.86, 94.69 and 59.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.86, 94.69 and 59.98 is: 90.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.86 : 94.69 = 59.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.86/94.69 = 59.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.86x = 94.69 × 59.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.86x = 5,679.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,679.51/62.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.35

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