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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.19, 85.93 and 60.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.19, 85.93 and 60.06 is: 82.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.19 : 85.93 = 60.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.19/85.93 = 60.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.19x = 85.93 × 60.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.19x = 5,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,160.96/62.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.99

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