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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 94.76 and 62.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 94.76 and 62.74 is: 94.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 94.76 = 62.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/94.76 = 62.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 94.76 × 62.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 5,945.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,945.24/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.76

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