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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 94.04 and 28.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 94.04 and 28.52 is: 42.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 94.04 = 28.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/94.04 = 28.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 94.04 × 28.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 2,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682.02/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.75

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