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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.12, 92.59 and 60.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.12, 92.59 and 60.15 is: 89.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.12 : 92.59 = 60.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.12/92.59 = 60.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.12x = 92.59 × 60.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.12x = 5,569.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,569.14/62.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.66

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