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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.60, 94.08 and 47.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.60, 94.08 and 47.34 is: 71.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.60 : 94.08 = 47.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.60/94.08 = 47.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.60x = 94.08 × 47.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.60x = 4,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453.75/62.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.15

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