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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.92, 87 and 59.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.92, 87 and 59.98 is: 82.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.92 : 87 = 59.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.92/87 = 59.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.92x = 87 × 59.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.92x = 5,218.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,218.26/62.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.93

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