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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.71, 93.93 and 32.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.71, 93.93 and 32.21 is: 48.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.71 : 93.93 = 32.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.71/93.93 = 32.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.71x = 93.93 × 32.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.71x = 3,025.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025.49/62.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.25

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