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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.01, 93.08 and 46.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.01, 93.08 and 46.64 is: 70.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.01 : 93.08 = 46.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.01/93.08 = 46.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.01x = 93.08 × 46.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.01x = 4,341.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341.60/62.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.01

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