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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 85.60 and 39.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 85.60 and 39.04 is: 53.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 85.60 = 39.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/85.60 = 39.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 85.60 × 39.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 3,341.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341.82/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.90

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