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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.01, 92.92 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.01, 92.92 and 60.16 is: 90.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.01 : 92.92 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.01/92.92 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.01x = 92.92 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.01x = 5,590.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,590.01/62.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.15

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