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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.54, 93.74 and 21.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.54, 93.74 and 21.92 is: 32.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.54 : 93.74 = 21.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.54/93.74 = 21.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.54x = 93.74 × 21.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.54x = 2,054.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054.20/62.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.85

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