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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.99, 94.28 and 47.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.99, 94.28 and 47.73 is: 71.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.99 : 94.28 = 47.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.99/94.28 = 47.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.99x = 94.28 × 47.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.99x = 4,499.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499.75/62.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.44

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