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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.53, 93.25 and 60.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.53, 93.25 and 60.07 is: 89.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.53 : 93.25 = 60.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.53/93.25 = 60.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.53x = 93.25 × 60.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.53x = 5,601.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,601.53/62.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.58

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