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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.69, 94 and 32.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.69, 94 and 32.23 is: 48.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.69 : 94 = 32.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.69/94 = 32.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.69x = 94 × 32.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.69x = 3,029.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029.15/62.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.32

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