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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.20, 93.28 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.20, 93.28 and 59.76 is: 89.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.20 : 93.28 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.20/93.28 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.20x = 93.28 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.20x = 5,574.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574.41/62.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.62

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