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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.32, 92.68 and 61.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.32, 92.68 and 61.68 is: 91.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.32 : 92.68 = 61.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.32/92.68 = 61.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.32x = 92.68 × 61.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.32x = 5,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,716.50/62.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.73

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