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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.08, 92.62 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.08, 92.62 and 60.50 is: 90.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.08 : 92.62 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.08/92.62 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.08x = 92.62 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.08x = 5,603.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,603.51/62.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.26

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