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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.96, 93.90 and 60.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.96, 93.90 and 60.92 is: 90.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.96 : 93.90 = 60.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.96/93.90 = 60.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.96x = 93.90 × 60.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.96x = 5,720.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,720.39/62.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.86

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