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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.23, 85.83 and 61.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.23, 85.83 and 61.15 is: 84.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.23 : 85.83 = 61.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.23/85.83 = 61.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.23x = 85.83 × 61.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.23x = 5,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,248.08/62.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.34

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