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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.56, 85.84 and 60.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.56, 85.84 and 60.96 is: 83.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.56 : 85.84 = 60.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.56/85.84 = 60.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.56x = 85.84 × 60.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.56x = 5,232.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232.81/62.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.64

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