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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.13, 93.06 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.13, 93.06 and 46.20 is: 69.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.13 : 93.06 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.13/93.06 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.13x = 93.06 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.13x = 4,299.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299.37/62.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.20

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