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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.94, 86.94 and 57.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.94, 86.94 and 57.18 is: 78.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.94 : 86.94 = 57.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.94/86.94 = 57.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.94x = 86.94 × 57.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.94x = 4,971.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971.23/62.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.98

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