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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.49, 93.72 and 26.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.49, 93.72 and 26.40 is: 39.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.49 : 93.72 = 26.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.49/93.72 = 26.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.49x = 93.72 × 26.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.49x = 2,474.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474.21/62.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.59

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