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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.07, 85.59 and 37.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.07, 85.59 and 37.50 is: 51.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.07 : 85.59 = 37.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.07/85.59 = 37.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.07x = 85.59 × 37.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.07x = 3,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210.18/62.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.72

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