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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.92, 86.90 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.92, 86.90 and 59.58 is: 82.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.92 : 86.90 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.92/86.90 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.92x = 86.90 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.92x = 5,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,177.50/62.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.29

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