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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.62, 93.81 and 30.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.62, 93.81 and 30.08 is: 45.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.62 : 93.81 = 30.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.62/93.81 = 30.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.62x = 93.81 × 30.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.62x = 2,821.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821.34/62.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.06

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