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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.39, 93.59 and 26.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.39, 93.59 and 26.32 is: 39.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.39 : 93.59 = 26.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.39/93.59 = 26.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.39x = 93.59 × 26.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.39x = 2,462.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462.69/62.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.48

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