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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.75, 94.13 and 30.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.75, 94.13 and 30.27 is: 45.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.75 : 94.13 = 30.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.75/94.13 = 30.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.75x = 94.13 × 30.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.75x = 2,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,848.84/62.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.40

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