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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 93.02 and 31.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 93.02 and 31.54 is: 47.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 93.02 = 31.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/93.02 = 31.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 93.02 × 31.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 2,933.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933.85/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.32

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