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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.89, 94.36 and 30.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.89, 94.36 and 30.81 is: 46.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.89 : 94.36 = 30.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.89/94.36 = 30.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.89x = 94.36 × 30.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.89x = 2,907.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907.23/62.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.23

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