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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.01, 85.52 and 38.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.01, 85.52 and 38.65 is: 53.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.01 : 85.52 = 38.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.01/85.52 = 38.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.01x = 85.52 × 38.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.01x = 3,305.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305.55/62.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.31

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