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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.92, 94.37 and 28.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.92, 94.37 and 28.63 is: 42.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.92 : 94.37 = 28.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.92/94.37 = 28.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.92x = 94.37 × 28.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.92x = 2,701.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701.81/62.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.94

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