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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.79, 94.20 and 33.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.79, 94.20 and 33.89 is: 50.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.79 : 94.20 = 33.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.79/94.20 = 33.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.79x = 94.20 × 33.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.79x = 3,191.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191.97/62.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.84

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