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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.96, 94.38 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.96, 94.38 and 28.74 is: 43.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.96 : 94.38 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.96/94.38 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.96x = 94.38 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.96x = 2,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712.48/62.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.09

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