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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.52, 86.70 and 61.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.52, 86.70 and 61.02 is: 84.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.52 : 86.70 = 61.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.52/86.70 = 61.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.52x = 86.70 × 61.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.52x = 5,290.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,290.43/62.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.62

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