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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.35, 93.45 and 28.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.35, 93.45 and 28.10 is: 42.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.35 : 93.45 = 28.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.35/93.45 = 28.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.35x = 93.45 × 28.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.35x = 2,625.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625.78/62.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.12

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