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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 85.80 and 38.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 85.80 and 38.84 is: 53.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 85.80 = 38.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/85.80 = 38.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 85.80 × 38.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 3,332.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332.19/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.60

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