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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.04, 92.95 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.04, 92.95 and 21.44 is: 32.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.04 : 92.95 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.04/92.95 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.04x = 92.95 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.04x = 1,992.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992.41/62.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.12

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