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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 94.14 and 26.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 94.14 and 26.17 is: 39.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 94.14 = 26.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/94.14 = 26.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 94.14 × 26.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 2,463.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463.64/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.27

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