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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.07, 92.94 and 47.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.07, 92.94 and 47.58 is: 71.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.07 : 92.94 = 47.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.07/92.94 = 47.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.07x = 92.94 × 47.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.07x = 4,422.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422.09/62.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.24

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