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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.82, 94.11 and 39.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.82, 94.11 and 39.93 is: 59.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.82 : 94.11 = 39.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.82/94.11 = 39.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.82x = 94.11 × 39.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.82x = 3,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757.81/62.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.82

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