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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.37, 93.52 and 33.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.37, 93.52 and 33.47 is: 50.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.37 : 93.52 = 33.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.37/93.52 = 33.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.37x = 93.52 × 33.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.37x = 3,130.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130.11/62.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.19

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