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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.38, 93.59 and 19.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.38, 93.59 and 19.63 is: 29.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.38 : 93.59 = 19.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.38/93.59 = 19.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.38x = 93.59 × 19.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.38x = 1,836.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836.61/62.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.44

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