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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.72, 93.87 and 62.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.72, 93.87 and 62.11 is: 92.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.72 : 93.87 = 62.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.72/93.87 = 62.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.72x = 93.87 × 62.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.72x = 5,830.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,830.03/62.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.96

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