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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.47, 93.71 and 61.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.47, 93.71 and 61.93 is: 92.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.47 : 93.71 = 61.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.47/93.71 = 61.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.47x = 93.71 × 61.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.47x = 5,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,803.46/62.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.90

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