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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.65, 93.93 and 26.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.65, 93.93 and 26.56 is: 39.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.65 : 93.93 = 26.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.65/93.93 = 26.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.65x = 93.93 × 26.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.65x = 2,494.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494.78/62.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.82

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