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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.11, 93.18 and 23.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.11, 93.18 and 23.59 is: 35.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.11 : 93.18 = 23.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.11/93.18 = 23.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.11x = 93.18 × 23.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.11x = 2,198.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198.14/62.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.39

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