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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.80, 94.14 and 46.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.80, 94.14 and 46.72 is: 70.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.80 : 94.14 = 46.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.80/94.14 = 46.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.80x = 94.14 × 46.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.80x = 4,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398.22/62.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.04

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