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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.29, 93.25 and 46.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.29, 93.25 and 46.86 is: 70.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.29 : 93.25 = 46.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.29/93.25 = 46.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.29x = 93.25 × 46.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.29x = 4,369.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369.70/62.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.15

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