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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.64, 93.96 and 26.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.64, 93.96 and 26.55 is: 39.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.64 : 93.96 = 26.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.64/93.96 = 26.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.64x = 93.96 × 26.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.64x = 2,494.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494.64/62.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.83

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