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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.43, 93.68 and 33.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.43, 93.68 and 33.51 is: 50.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.43 : 93.68 = 33.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.43/93.68 = 33.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.43x = 93.68 × 33.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.43x = 3,139.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139.42/62.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.28

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