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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.47, 93.66 and 46.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.47, 93.66 and 46.18 is: 69.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.47 : 93.66 = 46.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.47/93.66 = 46.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.47x = 93.66 × 46.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.47x = 4,325.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325.22/62.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.24

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