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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.68, 93.98 and 45.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.68, 93.98 and 45.58 is: 68.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.68 : 93.98 = 45.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.68/93.98 = 45.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.68x = 93.98 × 45.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.68x = 4,283.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283.61/62.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.34

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