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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.84, 94.26 and 17.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.84, 94.26 and 17.19 is: 25.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.84 : 94.26 = 17.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.84/94.26 = 17.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.84x = 94.26 × 17.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.84x = 1,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620.24/62.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.79

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