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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.02, 115.71 and 62.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.02, 115.71 and 62.24 is: 85.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.02 : 115.71 = 62.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.02/115.71 = 62.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.02x = 115.71 × 62.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.02x = 7,201.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201.79/84.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.72

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