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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.63, 93.95 and 16.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.63, 93.95 and 16.98 is: 25.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.63 : 93.95 = 16.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.63/93.95 = 16.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.63x = 93.95 × 16.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.63x = 1,594.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594.80/62.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.47

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