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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.19, 85.85 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.19, 85.85 and 38.88 is: 53.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.19 : 85.85 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.19/85.85 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.19x = 85.85 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.19x = 3,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337.42/62.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.66

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