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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.56, 94.18 and 60.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.56, 94.18 and 60.74 is: 91.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.56 : 94.18 = 60.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.56/94.18 = 60.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.56x = 94.18 × 60.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.56x = 5,720.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,720.49/62.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.44

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