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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.36, 85.60 and 62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.36, 85.60 and 62 is: 85.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.36 : 85.60 = 62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.36/85.60 = 62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.36x = 85.60 × 62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.36x = 5,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,307.20/62.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.11

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