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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.30, 93.48 and 33.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.30, 93.48 and 33.41 is: 50.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.30 : 93.48 = 33.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.30/93.48 = 33.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.30x = 93.48 × 33.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.30x = 3,122.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122.70/62.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.13

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