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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 93.25 and 18.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 93.25 and 18.83 is: 28.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 93.25 = 18.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/93.25 = 18.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 93.25 × 18.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 1,755.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755.79/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.25

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