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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.26, 93.40 and 21.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.26, 93.40 and 21.71 is: 32.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.26 : 93.40 = 21.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.26/93.40 = 21.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.26x = 93.40 × 21.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.26x = 2,027.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027.71/62.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.57

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