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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.05, 92.97 and 29.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.05, 92.97 and 29.53 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.05 : 92.97 = 29.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.05/92.97 = 29.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.05x = 92.97 × 29.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.05x = 2,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745.40/62.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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