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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.15, 93.25 and 18.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.15, 93.25 and 18.82 is: 28.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.15 : 93.25 = 18.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.15/93.25 = 18.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.15x = 93.25 × 18.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.15x = 1,755.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755.00/62.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.24

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