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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.56, 93.84 and 30.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.56, 93.84 and 30.52 is: 45.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.56 : 93.84 = 30.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.56/93.84 = 30.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.56x = 93.84 × 30.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.56x = 2,864.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864.00/62.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.78

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