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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.57, 93.70 and 47.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.57, 93.70 and 47.45 is: 71.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.57 : 93.70 = 47.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.57/93.70 = 47.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.57x = 93.70 × 47.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.57x = 4,446.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446.07/62.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.06

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