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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 93.06 and 47.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 93.06 and 47.01 is: 70.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 93.06 = 47.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/93.06 = 47.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 93.06 × 47.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 4,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,374.75/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.38

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