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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.60, 94.07 and 33.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.60, 94.07 and 33.73 is: 50.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.60 : 94.07 = 33.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.60/94.07 = 33.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.60x = 94.07 × 33.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.60x = 3,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172.58/62.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.68

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