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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.53, 93.81 and 32.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.53, 93.81 and 32.11 is: 48.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.53 : 93.81 = 32.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.53/93.81 = 32.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.53x = 93.81 × 32.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.53x = 3,012.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012.24/62.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.18

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