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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.14, 92.78 and 61.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.14, 92.78 and 61.52 is: 91.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.14 : 92.78 = 61.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.14/92.78 = 61.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.14x = 92.78 × 61.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.14x = 5,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,707.52/62.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.86

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