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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.18, 93.24 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.18, 93.24 and 61.77 is: 92.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.18 : 93.24 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.18/93.24 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.18x = 93.24 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.18x = 5,759.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,759.43/62.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.63

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