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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.63, 93.95 and 47.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.63, 93.95 and 47.51 is: 71.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.63 : 93.95 = 47.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.63/93.95 = 47.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.63x = 93.95 × 47.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.63x = 4,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462.99/62.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.26

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