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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.30, 93.46 and 39.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.30, 93.46 and 39.44 is: 59.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.30 : 93.46 = 39.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.30/93.46 = 39.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.30x = 93.46 × 39.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.30x = 3,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686.06/62.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.17

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