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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.18, 85.76 and 37.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.18, 85.76 and 37.61 is: 51.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.18 : 85.76 = 37.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.18/85.76 = 37.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.18x = 85.76 × 37.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.18x = 3,225.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225.76/62.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.87

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