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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.62, 117.93 and 62.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.62, 117.93 and 62.25 is: 85.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.62 : 117.93 = 62.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.62/117.93 = 62.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.62x = 117.93 × 62.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.62x = 7,341.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,341.14/85.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.74

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