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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.81, 94.21 and 26.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.81, 94.21 and 26.74 is: 40.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.81 : 94.21 = 26.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.81/94.21 = 26.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.81x = 94.21 × 26.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.81x = 2,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519.18/62.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.11

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