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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.84, 93.76 and 60.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.84, 93.76 and 60.89 is: 90.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.84 : 93.76 = 60.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.84/93.76 = 60.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.84x = 93.76 × 60.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.84x = 5,708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,708.43/62.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.84

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