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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.70, 93.86 and 47.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.70, 93.86 and 47.54 is: 71.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.70 : 93.86 = 47.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.70/93.86 = 47.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.70x = 93.86 × 47.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.70x = 4,462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462.10/62.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.17

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