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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.10, 92.97 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.10, 92.97 and 38.07 is: 56.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.10 : 92.97 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.10/92.97 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.10x = 92.97 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.10x = 3,539.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539.37/62.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.99

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