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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.62, 93.87 and 28.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.62, 93.87 and 28.39 is: 42.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.62 : 93.87 = 28.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.62/93.87 = 28.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.62x = 93.87 × 28.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.62x = 2,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664.97/62.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.56

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