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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 92.48 and 60.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 92.48 and 60.10 is: 89.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 92.48 = 60.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/92.48 = 60.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 92.48 × 60.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 5,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558.05/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.65

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