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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.75, 94.13 and 20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.75, 94.13 and 20 is: 30.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.75 : 94.13 = 20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.75/94.13 = 20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.75x = 94.13 × 20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.75x = 1,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882.60/62.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.00

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