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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.59, 93.84 and 26.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.59, 93.84 and 26.50 is: 39.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.59 : 93.84 = 26.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.59/93.84 = 26.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.59x = 93.84 × 26.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.59x = 2,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486.76/62.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.73

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