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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.78, 94.05 and 30.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.78, 94.05 and 30.64 is: 45.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.78 : 94.05 = 30.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.78/94.05 = 30.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.78x = 94.05 × 30.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.78x = 2,881.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881.69/62.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.90

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