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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.39, 92.88 and 62.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.39, 92.88 and 62.09 is: 92.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.39 : 92.88 = 62.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.39/92.88 = 62.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.39x = 92.88 × 62.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.39x = 5,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,766.14/62.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.43

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