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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.20, 81.41 and 62.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.20, 81.41 and 62.20 is: 81.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.20 : 81.41 = 62.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.20/81.41 = 62.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.20x = 81.41 × 62.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.20x = 5,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063.70/62.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.41

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