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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 94.68 and 62.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 94.68 and 62.04 is: 93.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 94.68 = 62.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/94.68 = 62.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 94.68 × 62.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 5,873.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,873.95/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.59

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