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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.39, 93.58 and 19.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.39, 93.58 and 19.06 is: 28.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.39 : 93.58 = 19.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.39/93.58 = 19.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.39x = 93.58 × 19.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.39x = 1,783.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783.63/62.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.59

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