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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.46, 93.47 and 46.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.46, 93.47 and 46.23 is: 69.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.46 : 93.47 = 46.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.46/93.47 = 46.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.46x = 93.47 × 46.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.46x = 4,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321.12/62.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.19

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