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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.86, 92.93 and 60.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.86, 92.93 and 60.15 is: 90.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.86 : 92.93 = 60.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.86/92.93 = 60.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.86x = 92.93 × 60.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.86x = 5,589.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,589.79/61.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.36

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