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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.80, 85.02 and 62.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.80, 85.02 and 62.80 is: 85.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.80 : 85.02 = 62.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.80/85.02 = 62.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.80x = 85.02 × 62.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.80x = 5,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,339.26/62.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.02

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