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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.68, 93.79 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.68, 93.79 and 45.28 is: 67.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.68 : 93.79 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.68/93.79 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.68x = 93.79 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.68x = 4,246.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246.81/62.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.75

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