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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.80, 94.84 and 62.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.80, 94.84 and 62.80 is: 94.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.80 : 94.84 = 62.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.80/94.84 = 62.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.80x = 94.84 × 62.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.80x = 5,955.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,955.95/62.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.84

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