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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.53, 93.86 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.53, 93.86 and 30.07 is: 45.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.53 : 93.86 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.53/93.86 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.53x = 93.86 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.53x = 2,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822.37/62.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.14

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