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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.43, 93.16 and 61.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.43, 93.16 and 61.82 is: 92.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.43 : 93.16 = 61.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.43/93.16 = 61.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.43x = 93.16 × 61.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.43x = 5,759.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,759.15/62.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.25

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