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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.84, 94.31 and 47.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.84, 94.31 and 47.66 is: 71.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.84 : 94.31 = 47.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.84/94.31 = 47.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.84x = 94.31 × 47.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.84x = 4,494.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494.81/62.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.53

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