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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.87, 94.23 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.87, 94.23 and 26.76 is: 40.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.87 : 94.23 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.87/94.23 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.87x = 94.23 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.87x = 2,521.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521.59/62.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.11

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