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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.23, 93.36 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.23, 93.36 and 18.90 is: 28.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.23 : 93.36 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.23/93.36 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.23x = 93.36 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.23x = 1,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764.04/62.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.35

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