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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.54, 93.89 and 47.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.54, 93.89 and 47.20 is: 70.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.54 : 93.89 = 47.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.54/93.89 = 47.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.54x = 93.89 × 47.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.54x = 4,431.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431.14/62.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.85

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