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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.50, 93.68 and 26.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.50, 93.68 and 26.40 is: 39.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.50 : 93.68 = 26.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.50/93.68 = 26.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.50x = 93.68 × 26.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.50x = 2,473.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473.15/62.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.57

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