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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.54, 93.79 and 28.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.54, 93.79 and 28.27 is: 42.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.54 : 93.79 = 28.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.54/93.79 = 28.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.54x = 93.79 × 28.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.54x = 2,651.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651.14/62.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.39

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