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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.46, 92.96 and 60.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.46, 92.96 and 60.46 is: 89.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.46 : 92.96 = 60.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.46/92.96 = 60.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.46x = 92.96 × 60.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.46x = 5,620.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,620.06/62.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.98

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