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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.41, 93.62 and 19.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.41, 93.62 and 19.66 is: 29.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.41 : 93.62 = 19.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.41/93.62 = 19.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.41x = 93.62 × 19.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.41x = 1,840.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840.57/62.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.49

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