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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.96, 94.80 and 45.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.96, 94.80 and 45.95 is: 69.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.96 : 94.80 = 45.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.96/94.80 = 45.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.96x = 94.80 × 45.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.96x = 4,356.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356.06/62.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.19

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