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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.88, 94.39 and 59.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.88, 94.39 and 59.69 is: 89.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.88 : 94.39 = 59.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.88/94.39 = 59.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.88x = 94.39 × 59.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.88x = 5,633.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,633.86/62.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.60

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