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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.25, 93.33 and 25.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.25, 93.33 and 25.68 is: 38.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.25 : 93.33 = 25.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.25/93.33 = 25.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.25x = 93.33 × 25.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.25x = 2,396.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396.71/62.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.50

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