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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.03, 92.97 and 39.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.03, 92.97 and 39.25 is: 58.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.03 : 92.97 = 39.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.03/92.97 = 39.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.03x = 92.97 × 39.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.03x = 3,648.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648.74/62.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.83

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