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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.06, 93.55 and 60.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.06, 93.55 and 60.62 is: 91.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.06 : 93.55 = 60.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.06/93.55 = 60.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.06x = 93.55 × 60.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.06x = 5,670.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,670.70/62.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.37

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