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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.08, 93 and 31.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.08, 93 and 31.62 is: 47.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.08 : 93 = 31.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.08/93 = 31.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.08x = 93 × 31.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.08x = 2,940.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940.66/62.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.37

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