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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.46, 93.61 and 28.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.46, 93.61 and 28.22 is: 42.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.46 : 93.61 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.46/93.61 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.46x = 93.61 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.46x = 2,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641.24/62.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.29

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