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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.71, 94.07 and 19.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.71, 94.07 and 19.38 is: 29.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.71 : 94.07 = 19.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.71/94.07 = 19.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.71x = 94.07 × 19.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.71x = 1,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823.41/62.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.08

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