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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.17, 93.19 and 47.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.17, 93.19 and 47.05 is: 70.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.17 : 93.19 = 47.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.17/93.19 = 47.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.17x = 93.19 × 47.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.17x = 4,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384.59/62.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.53

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