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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.73, 94.08 and 26.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.73, 94.08 and 26.65 is: 39.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.73 : 94.08 = 26.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.73/94.08 = 26.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.73x = 94.08 × 26.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.73x = 2,507.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507.23/62.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.97

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