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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.29, 92.61 and 60.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.29, 92.61 and 60.67 is: 90.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.29 : 92.61 = 60.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.29/92.61 = 60.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.29x = 92.61 × 60.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.29x = 5,618.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,618.65/62.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.20

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