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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.77, 94.10 and 26.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.77, 94.10 and 26.67 is: 39.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.77 : 94.10 = 26.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.77/94.10 = 26.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.77x = 94.10 × 26.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.77x = 2,509.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509.71/62.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.98

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