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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.88, 94.46 and 61.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.88, 94.46 and 61.86 is: 92.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.88 : 94.46 = 61.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.88/94.46 = 61.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.88x = 94.46 × 61.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.88x = 5,843.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,843.30/62.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.93

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