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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.13, 93.19 and 18.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.13, 93.19 and 18.80 is: 28.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.13 : 93.19 = 18.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.13/93.19 = 18.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.13x = 93.19 × 18.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.13x = 1,751.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751.53/62.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.19

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