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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.44, 93.63 and 45.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.44, 93.63 and 45.93 is: 68.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.44 : 93.63 = 45.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.44/93.63 = 45.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.44x = 93.63 × 45.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.44x = 4,300.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300.43/62.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.87

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