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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.78, 93.42 and 62.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.78, 93.42 and 62.10 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.78 : 93.42 = 62.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.78/93.42 = 62.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.78x = 93.42 × 62.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.78x = 5,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,801.38/62.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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