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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.63, 93.94 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.63, 93.94 and 22.05 is: 33.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.63 : 93.94 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.63/93.94 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.63x = 93.94 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.63x = 2,071.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071.38/62.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.07

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