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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.65, 94.01 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.65, 94.01 and 24.15 is: 36.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.65 : 94.01 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.65/94.01 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.65x = 94.01 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.65x = 2,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270.34/62.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.24

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