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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.26, 92.80 and 60.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.26, 92.80 and 60.42 is: 90.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.26 : 92.80 = 60.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.26/92.80 = 60.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.26x = 92.80 × 60.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.26x = 5,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,606.98/62.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.06

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