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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.11, 93.17 and 31.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.11, 93.17 and 31.67 is: 47.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.11 : 93.17 = 31.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.11/93.17 = 31.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.11x = 93.17 × 31.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.11x = 2,950.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950.07/62.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.50

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