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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.35, 85.73 and 60.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.35, 85.73 and 60.42 is: 83.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.35 : 85.73 = 60.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.35/85.73 = 60.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.35x = 85.73 × 60.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.35x = 5,180.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180.13/62.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.09

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