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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.24, 93.96 and 62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.24, 93.96 and 62 is: 85.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.24 : 93.96 = 62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.24/93.96 = 62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.24x = 93.96 × 62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.24x = 5,825.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,825.52/68.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.37

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