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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.14, 93.14 and 27.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.14, 93.14 and 27.83 is: 41.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.14 : 93.14 = 27.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.14/93.14 = 27.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.14x = 93.14 × 27.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.14x = 2,592.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592.09/62.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.71

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