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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 93.16 and 27.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 93.16 and 27.94 is: 41.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 93.16 = 27.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/93.16 = 27.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 93.16 × 27.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 2,602.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602.89/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.87

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