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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.58, 85.63 and 61.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.58, 85.63 and 61.65 is: 84.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.58 : 85.63 = 61.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.58/85.63 = 61.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.58x = 85.63 × 61.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.58x = 5,278.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,278.94/62.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.35

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