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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 93.36 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 93.36 and 45.18 is: 67.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 93.36 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/93.36 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 93.36 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 4,218.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218.00/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.86

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