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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.83, 94.23 and 24.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.83, 94.23 and 24.31 is: 36.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.83 : 94.23 = 24.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.83/94.23 = 24.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.83x = 94.23 × 24.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.83x = 2,290.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290.85/62.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.46

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