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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.22, 93.27 and 26.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.22, 93.27 and 26.13 is: 39.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.22 : 93.27 = 26.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.22/93.27 = 26.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.22x = 93.27 × 26.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.22x = 2,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437.15/62.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.17

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