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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.25, 93.29 and 45.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.25, 93.29 and 45.06 is: 67.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.25 : 93.29 = 45.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.25/93.29 = 45.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.25x = 93.29 × 45.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.25x = 4,202.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202.96/62.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.52

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