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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.23, 85.85 and 37.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.23, 85.85 and 37.62 is: 51.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.23 : 85.85 = 37.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.23/85.85 = 37.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.23x = 85.85 × 37.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.23x = 3,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229.98/62.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.91

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