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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.05, 92.96 and 37.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.05, 92.96 and 37.63 is: 56.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.05 : 92.96 = 37.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.05/92.96 = 37.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.05x = 92.96 × 37.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.05x = 3,498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498.08/62.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.38

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