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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 93 and 19.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 93 and 19.25 is: 28.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 93 = 19.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/93 = 19.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 93 × 19.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 1,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790.25/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.88

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