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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.96, 86.94 and 58.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.96, 86.94 and 58.30 is: 80.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.96 : 86.94 = 58.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.96/86.94 = 58.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.96x = 86.94 × 58.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.96x = 5,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068.60/62.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.51

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