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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.53, 93.83 and 28.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.53, 93.83 and 28.33 is: 42.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.53 : 93.83 = 28.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.53/93.83 = 28.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.53x = 93.83 × 28.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.53x = 2,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658.20/62.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.51

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