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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.03, 93.17 and 59.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.03, 93.17 and 59.98 is: 90.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.03 : 93.17 = 59.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.03/93.17 = 59.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.03x = 93.17 × 59.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.03x = 5,588.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,588.25/62.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.09

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