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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 94.16 and 22.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 94.16 and 22.19 is: 33.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 94.16 = 22.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/94.16 = 22.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 94.16 × 22.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 2,088.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088.83/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.28

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