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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.44, 93.42 and 46.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.44, 93.42 and 46.36 is: 69.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.44 : 93.42 = 46.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.44/93.42 = 46.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.44x = 93.42 × 46.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.44x = 4,330.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330.95/62.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.36

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