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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.99, 94.28 and 61.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.99, 94.28 and 61.10 is: 91.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.99 : 94.28 = 61.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.99/94.28 = 61.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.99x = 94.28 × 61.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.99x = 5,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,760.90/62.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.45

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