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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.23, 93.80 and 60.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.23, 93.80 and 60.85 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.23 : 93.80 = 60.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.23/93.80 = 60.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.23x = 93.80 × 60.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.23x = 5,707.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,707.73/62.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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