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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.56, 93.96 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.56, 93.96 and 59.76 is: 89.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.56 : 93.96 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.56/93.96 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.56x = 93.96 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.56x = 5,615.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,615.05/62.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.75

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