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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.44, 93.66 and 19.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.44, 93.66 and 19.11 is: 28.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.44 : 93.66 = 19.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.44/93.66 = 19.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.44x = 93.66 × 19.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.44x = 1,789.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789.88/62.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.66

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