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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.34, 93.48 and 26.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.34, 93.48 and 26.25 is: 39.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.34 : 93.48 = 26.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.34/93.48 = 26.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.34x = 93.48 × 26.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.34x = 2,453.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453.85/62.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.36

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