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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.97, 115.93 and 62.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.97, 115.93 and 62.24 is: 85.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.97 : 115.93 = 62.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.97/115.93 = 62.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.97x = 115.93 × 62.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.97x = 7,214.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,214.98/83.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.92

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