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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.03, 128.91 and 62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.03, 128.91 and 62 is: 92.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.03 : 128.91 = 62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.03/128.91 = 62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.03x = 128.91 × 62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.03x = 7,992.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,992.42/86.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.90

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