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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.39, 93 and 62.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.39, 93 and 62.83 is: 86.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.39 : 93 = 62.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.39/93 = 62.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.39x = 93 × 62.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.39x = 5,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,843.19/67.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.71

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