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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.98, 86.97 and 58.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.98, 86.97 and 58.30 is: 80.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.98 : 86.97 = 58.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.98/86.97 = 58.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.98x = 86.97 × 58.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.98x = 5,070.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070.35/62.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.51

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