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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.58, 119.45 and 62.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.58, 119.45 and 62.06 is: 85.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.58 : 119.45 = 62.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.58/119.45 = 62.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.58x = 119.45 × 62.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.58x = 7,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413.07/86.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.62

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