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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.04, 92.95 and 25.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.04, 92.95 and 25.89 is: 38.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.04 : 92.95 = 25.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.04/92.95 = 25.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.04x = 92.95 × 25.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.04x = 2,406.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406.48/62.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.79

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