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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.47, 93.71 and 19.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.47, 93.71 and 19.15 is: 28.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.47 : 93.71 = 19.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.47/93.71 = 19.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.47x = 93.71 × 19.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.47x = 1,794.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794.38/62.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.72

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