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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.09, 93.06 and 46.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.09, 93.06 and 46.83 is: 70.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.09 : 93.06 = 46.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.09/93.06 = 46.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.09x = 93.06 × 46.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.09x = 4,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357.83/62.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.18

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