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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 94.12 and 28.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 94.12 and 28.51 is: 42.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 94.12 = 28.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/94.12 = 28.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 94.12 × 28.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 2,683.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683.21/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.75

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