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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.08, 92.96 and 31.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.08, 92.96 and 31.67 is: 47.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.08 : 92.96 = 31.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.08/92.96 = 31.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.08x = 92.96 × 31.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.08x = 2,943.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943.89/62.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.42

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