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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.62, 93.94 and 24.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.62, 93.94 and 24.14 is: 36.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.62 : 93.94 = 24.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.62/93.94 = 24.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.62x = 93.94 × 24.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.62x = 2,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267.89/62.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.22

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