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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.28, 93.39 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.28, 93.39 and 23.73 is: 35.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.28 : 93.39 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.28/93.39 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.28x = 93.39 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.28x = 2,215.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215.97/62.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.58

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