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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.53, 93.66 and 60.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.53, 93.66 and 60.51 is: 90.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.53 : 93.66 = 60.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.53/93.66 = 60.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.53x = 93.66 × 60.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.53x = 5,667.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,667.37/62.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.63

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