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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.80, 94.19 and 45.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.80, 94.19 and 45.82 is: 68.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.80 : 94.19 = 45.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.80/94.19 = 45.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.80x = 94.19 × 45.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.80x = 4,315.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315.79/62.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.72

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