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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 94.05 and 24.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 94.05 and 24.19 is: 36.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 94.05 = 24.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/94.05 = 24.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 94.05 × 24.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 2,275.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275.07/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.26

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