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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 93.01 and 24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 93.01 and 24 is: 36.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 93.01 = 24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/93.01 = 24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 93.01 × 24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 2,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232.24/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.00

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