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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.92, 93.87 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.92, 93.87 and 61.55 is: 91.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.92 : 93.87 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.92/93.87 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.92x = 93.87 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.92x = 5,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,777.70/62.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.83

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