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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.11, 93.14 and 21.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.11, 93.14 and 21.53 is: 32.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.11 : 93.14 = 21.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.11/93.14 = 21.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.11x = 93.14 × 21.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.11x = 2,005.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005.30/62.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.29

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