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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.61, 93.92 and 26.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.61, 93.92 and 26.53 is: 39.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.61 : 93.92 = 26.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.61/93.92 = 26.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.61x = 93.92 × 26.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.61x = 2,491.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491.70/62.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.80

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