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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.93, 86.87 and 59.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.93, 86.87 and 59.56 is: 82.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.93 : 86.87 = 59.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.93/86.87 = 59.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.93x = 86.87 × 59.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.93x = 5,173.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,173.91/62.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.21

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