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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.88, 86.79 and 58.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.88, 86.79 and 58.33 is: 80.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.88 : 86.79 = 58.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.88/86.79 = 58.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.88x = 86.79 × 58.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.88x = 5,062.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062.46/62.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.51

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