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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.09, 92.95 and 46.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.09, 92.95 and 46.73 is: 69.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.09 : 92.95 = 46.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.09/92.95 = 46.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.09x = 92.95 × 46.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.09x = 4,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343.55/62.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.96

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