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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.97, 93.93 and 62.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.97, 93.93 and 62.16 is: 92.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.97 : 93.93 = 62.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.97/93.93 = 62.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.97x = 93.93 × 62.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.97x = 5,838.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,838.22/62.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.72

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