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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.05, 85.63 and 37.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.05, 85.63 and 37.50 is: 51.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.05 : 85.63 = 37.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.05/85.63 = 37.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.05x = 85.63 × 37.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.05x = 3,211.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211.13/62.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.75

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