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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 94.14 and 30.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 94.14 and 30.72 is: 46.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 94.14 = 30.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/94.14 = 30.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 94.14 × 30.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 2,891.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891.98/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.08

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