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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.28, 93.36 and 19.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.28, 93.36 and 19.50 is: 29.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.28 : 93.36 = 19.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.28/93.36 = 19.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.28x = 93.36 × 19.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.28x = 1,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820.52/62.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.23

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