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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.38, 93.54 and 28.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.38, 93.54 and 28.12 is: 42.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.38 : 93.54 = 28.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.38/93.54 = 28.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.38x = 93.54 × 28.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.38x = 2,630.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630.34/62.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.17

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