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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.29, 93.40 and 45.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.29, 93.40 and 45.89 is: 68.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.29 : 93.40 = 45.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.29/93.40 = 45.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.29x = 93.40 × 45.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.29x = 4,286.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286.13/62.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.81

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