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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.66, 93.89 and 22.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.66, 93.89 and 22.06 is: 33.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.66 : 93.89 = 22.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.66/93.89 = 22.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.66x = 93.89 × 22.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.66x = 2,071.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071.21/62.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.05

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