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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.42, 92.95 and 60.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.42, 92.95 and 60.74 is: 90.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.42 : 92.95 = 60.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.42/92.95 = 60.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.42x = 92.95 × 60.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.42x = 5,645.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,645.78/62.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.45

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