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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.09, 367.63 and 62.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.09, 367.63 and 62.48 is: 93.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.09 : 367.63 = 62.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.09/367.63 = 62.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.09x = 367.63 × 62.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.09x = 22,970.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,970.46/245.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.72

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