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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.79, 94.13 and 45.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.79, 94.13 and 45.39 is: 68.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.79 : 94.13 = 45.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.79/94.13 = 45.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.79x = 94.13 × 45.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.79x = 4,272.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272.86/62.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.05

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