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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.26, 93.46 and 39.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.26, 93.46 and 39.48 is: 59.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.26 : 93.46 = 39.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.26/93.46 = 39.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.26x = 93.46 × 39.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.26x = 3,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689.80/62.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.26

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