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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.42, 93.49 and 47.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.42, 93.49 and 47.95 is: 71.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.42 : 93.49 = 47.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.42/93.49 = 47.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.42x = 93.49 × 47.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.42x = 4,482.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482.49/62.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.82

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