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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.13, 86.21 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.13, 86.21 and 61.55 is: 85.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.13 : 86.21 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.13/86.21 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.13x = 86.21 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.13x = 5,306.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,306.23/62.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.41

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