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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.96, 94.37 and 58.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.96, 94.37 and 58.19 is: 87.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.96 : 94.37 = 58.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.96/94.37 = 58.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.96x = 94.37 × 58.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.96x = 5,490.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,490.63/62.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.22

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