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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.75, 94.19 and 30.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.75, 94.19 and 30.76 is: 46.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.75 : 94.19 = 30.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.75/94.19 = 30.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.75x = 94.19 × 30.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.75x = 2,897.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897.28/62.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.17

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