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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.33, 93.49 and 26.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.33, 93.49 and 26.28 is: 39.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.33 : 93.49 = 26.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.33/93.49 = 26.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.33x = 93.49 × 26.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.33x = 2,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456.85/62.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.42

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