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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.84, 94.24 and 26.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.84, 94.24 and 26.80 is: 40.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.84 : 94.24 = 26.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.84/94.24 = 26.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.84x = 94.24 × 26.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.84x = 2,525.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525.63/62.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.19

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