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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.11, 92.61 and 60.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.11, 92.61 and 60.51 is: 90.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.11 : 92.61 = 60.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.11/92.61 = 60.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.11x = 92.61 × 60.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.11x = 5,603.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,603.53/62.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.22

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