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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.21, 93.20 and 47.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.21, 93.20 and 47.03 is: 70.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.21 : 93.20 = 47.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.21/93.20 = 47.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.21x = 93.20 × 47.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.21x = 4,382.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382.49/62.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.44

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