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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.81, 94.22 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.81, 94.22 and 46.88 is: 70.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.81 : 94.22 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.81/94.22 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.81x = 94.22 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.81x = 4,416.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416.80/62.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.32

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