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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.62, 116.74 and 62.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.62, 116.74 and 62.76 is: 86.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.62 : 116.74 = 62.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.62/116.74 = 62.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.62x = 116.74 × 62.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.62x = 7,326.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,326.60/84.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.58

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