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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.49, 93.68 and 29.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.49, 93.68 and 29.97 is: 44.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.49 : 93.68 = 29.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.49/93.68 = 29.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.49x = 93.68 × 29.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.49x = 2,807.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807.55/62.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.93

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