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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.84, 86.62 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.84, 86.62 and 45.32 is: 62.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.84 : 86.62 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.84/86.62 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.84x = 86.62 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.84x = 3,925.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925.62/62.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.47

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