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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.31, 85.18 and 62.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.31, 85.18 and 62.31 is: 85.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.31 : 85.18 = 62.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.31/85.18 = 62.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.31x = 85.18 × 62.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.31x = 5,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,307.57/62.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.18

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