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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 94.28 and 61.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 94.28 and 61.08 is: 91.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 94.28 = 61.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/94.28 = 61.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 94.28 × 61.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 5,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,758.62/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.79

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