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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.10, 93.17 and 26.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.10, 93.17 and 26.02 is: 39.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.10 : 93.17 = 26.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.10/93.17 = 26.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.10x = 93.17 × 26.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.10x = 2,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424.05/62.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.04

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