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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 85.54 and 37.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 85.54 and 37.44 is: 51.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 85.54 = 37.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/85.54 = 37.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 85.54 × 37.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 3,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202.62/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.66

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