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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.13, 93.16 and 45.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.13, 93.16 and 45.87 is: 68.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.13 : 93.16 = 45.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.13/93.16 = 45.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.13x = 93.16 × 45.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.13x = 4,273.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273.25/62.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.78

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