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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.73, 93.96 and 45.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.73, 93.96 and 45.63 is: 68.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.73 : 93.96 = 45.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.73/93.96 = 45.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.73x = 93.96 × 45.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.73x = 4,287.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287.39/62.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.35

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