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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.71, 93.98 and 26.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.71, 93.98 and 26.66 is: 39.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.71 : 93.98 = 26.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.71/93.98 = 26.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.71x = 93.98 × 26.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.71x = 2,505.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505.81/62.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.96

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