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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.49, 93.92 and 60.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.49, 93.92 and 60.78 is: 91.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.49 : 93.92 = 60.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.49/93.92 = 60.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.49x = 93.92 × 60.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.49x = 5,708.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,708.15/62.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.35

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