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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.70, 94.02 and 47.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.70, 94.02 and 47.64 is: 71.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.70 : 94.02 = 47.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.70/94.02 = 47.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.70x = 94.02 × 47.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.70x = 4,479.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479.11/62.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.44

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