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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 94.14 and 28.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 94.14 and 28.50 is: 42.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 94.14 = 28.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/94.14 = 28.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 94.14 × 28.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 2,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682.99/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.76

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