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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.08, 85.66 and 38.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.08, 85.66 and 38.77 is: 53.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.08 : 85.66 = 38.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.08/85.66 = 38.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.08x = 85.66 × 38.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.08x = 3,320.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320.61/62.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.49

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