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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 92.95 and 33.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 92.95 and 33.11 is: 49.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 92.95 = 33.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/92.95 = 33.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 92.95 × 33.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 3,077.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077.57/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.64

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