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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.01, 85.59 and 38.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.01, 85.59 and 38.71 is: 53.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.01 : 85.59 = 38.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.01/85.59 = 38.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.01x = 85.59 × 38.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.01x = 3,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313.19/62.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.43

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