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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.02, 85.59 and 37.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.02, 85.59 and 37.47 is: 51.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.02 : 85.59 = 37.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.02/85.59 = 37.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.02x = 85.59 × 37.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.02x = 3,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207.06/62.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.71

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