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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.12, 92.60 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.12, 92.60 and 60.68 is: 90.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.12 : 92.60 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.12/92.60 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.12x = 92.60 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.12x = 5,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,618.97/62.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.45

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