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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.75, 94.12 and 26.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.75, 94.12 and 26.67 is: 40.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.75 : 94.12 = 26.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.75/94.12 = 26.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.75x = 94.12 × 26.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.75x = 2,510.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510.18/62.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.00

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