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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 85.76 and 37.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 85.76 and 37.59 is: 51.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 85.76 = 37.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/85.76 = 37.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 85.76 × 37.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 3,223.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223.72/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.86

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