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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.46, 93.66 and 28.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.46, 93.66 and 28.17 is: 42.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.46 : 93.66 = 28.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.46/93.66 = 28.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.46x = 93.66 × 28.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.46x = 2,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638.40/62.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.24

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