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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 93.03 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 93.03 and 33.50 is: 50.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 93.03 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/93.03 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 93.03 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 3,116.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116.51/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.27

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