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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.80, 94.22 and 19.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.80, 94.22 and 19.47 is: 29.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.80 : 94.22 = 19.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.80/94.22 = 19.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.80x = 94.22 × 19.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.80x = 1,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834.46/62.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.21

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