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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.43, 93.63 and 19.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.43, 93.63 and 19.09 is: 28.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.43 : 93.63 = 19.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.43/93.63 = 19.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.43x = 93.63 × 19.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.43x = 1,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786.88/62.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.62

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