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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.99, 94.35 and 57.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.99, 94.35 and 57.74 is: 86.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.99 : 94.35 = 57.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.99/94.35 = 57.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.99x = 94.35 × 57.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.99x = 5,447.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,447.30/62.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.49

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