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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.14, 93.12 and 38.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.14, 93.12 and 38.11 is: 57.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.14 : 93.12 = 38.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.14/93.12 = 38.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.14x = 93.12 × 38.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.14x = 3,548.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548.80/62.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.11

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