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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.10, 93.06 and 46.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.10, 93.06 and 46.98 is: 70.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.10 : 93.06 = 46.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.10/93.06 = 46.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.10x = 93.06 × 46.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.10x = 4,371.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371.96/62.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.40

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