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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.24, 92.60 and 62.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.24, 92.60 and 62.04 is: 92.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.24 : 92.60 = 62.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.24/92.60 = 62.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.24x = 92.60 × 62.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.24x = 5,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,744.90/62.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.30

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