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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.68, 94.04 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.68, 94.04 and 47.52 is: 71.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.68 : 94.04 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.68/94.04 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.68x = 94.04 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.68x = 4,468.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468.78/62.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.30

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