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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.69, 93.89 and 60.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.69, 93.89 and 60.87 is: 91.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.69 : 93.89 = 60.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.69/93.89 = 60.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.69x = 93.89 × 60.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.69x = 5,715.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,715.24/62.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.16

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