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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.49, 93.70 and 28.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.49, 93.70 and 28.23 is: 42.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.49 : 93.70 = 28.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.49/93.70 = 28.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.49x = 93.70 × 28.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.49x = 2,645.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645.15/62.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.33

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