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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.34, 93.39 and 26.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.34, 93.39 and 26.22 is: 39.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.34 : 93.39 = 26.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.34/93.39 = 26.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.34x = 93.39 × 26.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.34x = 2,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448.69/62.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.28

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