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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.69, 93.97 and 28.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.69, 93.97 and 28.45 is: 42.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.69 : 93.97 = 28.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.69/93.97 = 28.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.69x = 93.97 × 28.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.69x = 2,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673.60/62.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.65

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