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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.36, 94.26 and 62.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.36, 94.26 and 62.36 is: 94.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.36 : 94.26 = 62.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.36/94.26 = 62.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.36x = 94.26 × 62.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.36x = 5,878.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,878.05/62.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.26

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