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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.28, 93.51 and 60.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.28, 93.51 and 60.09 is: 90.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.28 : 93.51 = 60.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.28/93.51 = 60.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.28x = 93.51 × 60.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.28x = 5,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,619.02/62.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.22

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