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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.92, 86.18 and 62.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.92, 86.18 and 62.72 is: 85.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.92 : 86.18 = 62.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.92/86.18 = 62.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.92x = 86.18 × 62.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.92x = 5,405.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,405.21/62.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.91

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