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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.36, 93.49 and 28.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.36, 93.49 and 28.10 is: 42.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.36 : 93.49 = 28.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.36/93.49 = 28.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.36x = 93.49 × 28.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.36x = 2,627.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627.07/62.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.13

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