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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 93.41 and 61.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 93.41 and 61.89 is: 92.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 93.41 = 61.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/93.41 = 61.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 93.41 × 61.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 5,781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,781.14/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.12

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