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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.24, 93.36 and 26.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.24, 93.36 and 26.21 is: 39.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.24 : 93.36 = 26.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.24/93.36 = 26.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.24x = 93.36 × 26.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.24x = 2,446.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446.97/62.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.32

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