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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.30, 92.72 and 62.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.30, 92.72 and 62.10 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.30 : 92.72 = 62.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.30/92.72 = 62.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.30x = 92.72 × 62.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.30x = 5,757.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,757.91/62.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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