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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.08, 85.66 and 37.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.08, 85.66 and 37.54 is: 51.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.08 : 85.66 = 37.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.08/85.66 = 37.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.08x = 85.66 × 37.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.08x = 3,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215.68/62.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.80

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