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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.21, 93.18 and 31.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.21, 93.18 and 31.71 is: 47.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.21 : 93.18 = 31.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.21/93.18 = 31.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.21x = 93.18 × 31.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.21x = 2,954.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954.74/62.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.50

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