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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.70, 93.98 and 30.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.70, 93.98 and 30.18 is: 45.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.70 : 93.98 = 30.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.70/93.98 = 30.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.70x = 93.98 × 30.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.70x = 2,835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,835.93/62.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.23

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