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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.83, 94.12 and 60.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.83, 94.12 and 60.71 is: 90.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.83 : 94.12 = 60.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.83/94.12 = 60.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.83x = 94.12 × 60.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.83x = 5,714.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,714.03/62.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.94

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