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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.68, 93.96 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.68, 93.96 and 28.44 is: 42.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.68 : 93.96 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.68/93.96 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.68x = 93.96 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.68x = 2,672.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672.22/62.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.63

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