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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.26, 93.33 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.26, 93.33 and 28 is: 41.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.26 : 93.33 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.26/93.33 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.26x = 93.33 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.26x = 2,613.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613.24/62.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.97

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