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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.30, 93.35 and 45.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.30, 93.35 and 45.19 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.30 : 93.35 = 45.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.30/93.35 = 45.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.30x = 93.35 × 45.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.30x = 4,218.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218.72/62.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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