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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.91, 93.33 and 62.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.91, 93.33 and 62.10 is: 92.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.91 : 93.33 = 62.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.91/93.33 = 62.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.91x = 93.33 × 62.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.91x = 5,795.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,795.79/62.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.13

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