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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.69, 93.90 and 33.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.69, 93.90 and 33.76 is: 50.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.69 : 93.90 = 33.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.69/93.90 = 33.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.69x = 93.90 × 33.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.69x = 3,169.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169.59/62.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.56

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