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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.57, 93.63 and 47.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.57, 93.63 and 47.23 is: 70.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.57 : 93.63 = 47.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.57/93.63 = 47.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.57x = 93.63 × 47.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.57x = 4,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422.48/62.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.68

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