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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.19, 93.28 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.19, 93.28 and 19.44 is: 29.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.19 : 93.28 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.19/93.28 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.19x = 93.28 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.19x = 1,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813.36/62.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.16

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