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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.13, 93.18 and 16.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.13, 93.18 and 16.48 is: 24.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.13 : 93.18 = 16.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.13/93.18 = 16.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.13x = 93.18 × 16.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.13x = 1,535.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535.49/62.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.71

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