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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.98, 93.92 and 58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.98, 93.92 and 58 is: 86.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.98 : 93.92 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.98/93.92 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.98x = 93.92 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.98x = 5,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,447.36/62.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.49

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