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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.40, 93.66 and 33.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.40, 93.66 and 33.54 is: 50.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.40 : 93.66 = 33.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.40/93.66 = 33.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.40x = 93.66 × 33.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.40x = 3,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140.72/62.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.33

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