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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.88, 94.22 and 47.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.88, 94.22 and 47.64 is: 71.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.88 : 94.22 = 47.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.88/94.22 = 47.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.88x = 94.22 × 47.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.88x = 4,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488.40/62.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.38

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