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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.65, 93.96 and 61.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.65, 93.96 and 61.87 is: 92.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.65 : 93.96 = 61.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.65/93.96 = 61.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.65x = 93.96 × 61.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.65x = 5,813.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,813.31/62.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.79

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