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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.54, 94.34 and 60.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.54, 94.34 and 60.15 is: 90.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.54 : 94.34 = 60.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.54/94.34 = 60.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.54x = 94.34 × 60.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.54x = 5,674.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,674.25/62.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.74

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