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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.94, 92.77 and 60.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.94, 92.77 and 60.12 is: 90.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.94 : 92.77 = 60.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.94/92.77 = 60.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.94x = 92.77 × 60.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.94x = 5,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,577.18/61.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.04

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