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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.24, 93.30 and 30.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.24, 93.30 and 30.14 is: 45.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.24 : 93.30 = 30.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.24/93.30 = 30.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.24x = 93.30 × 30.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.24x = 2,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812.06/62.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.18

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