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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.88, 94.11 and 47.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.88, 94.11 and 47.63 is: 71.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.88 : 94.11 = 47.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.88/94.11 = 47.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.88x = 94.11 × 47.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.88x = 4,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481.99/62.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.28

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