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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.07, 92.88 and 46.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.07, 92.88 and 46.89 is: 70.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.07 : 92.88 = 46.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.07/92.88 = 46.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.07x = 92.88 × 46.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.07x = 4,355.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355.14/62.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.17

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