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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.63, 86.27 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.63, 86.27 and 61.44 is: 84.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.63 : 86.27 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.63/86.27 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.63x = 86.27 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.63x = 5,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300.12/62.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.63

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