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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.87, 94.10 and 47.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.87, 94.10 and 47.55 is: 71.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.87 : 94.10 = 47.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.87/94.10 = 47.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.87x = 94.10 × 47.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.87x = 4,474.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474.46/62.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.17

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