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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.10, 92.34 and 60.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.10, 92.34 and 60.08 is: 89.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.10 : 92.34 = 60.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.10/92.34 = 60.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.10x = 92.34 × 60.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.10x = 5,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,547.33/62.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.33

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