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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 92.96 and 20.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 92.96 and 20.84 is: 31.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 92.96 = 20.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/92.96 = 20.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 92.96 × 20.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 1,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937.29/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.25

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