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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.26, 85.74 and 62.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.26, 85.74 and 62.08 is: 85.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.26 : 85.74 = 62.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.26/85.74 = 62.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.26x = 85.74 × 62.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.26x = 5,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,322.74/62.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.49

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