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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.77, 94.13 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.77, 94.13 and 33.88 is: 50.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.77 : 94.13 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.77/94.13 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.77x = 94.13 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.77x = 3,188.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188.65/62.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.80

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