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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.47, 93.25 and 60.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.47, 93.25 and 60.76 is: 90.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.47 : 93.25 = 60.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.47/93.25 = 60.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.47x = 93.25 × 60.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.47x = 5,665.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,665.87/62.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.70

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