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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.24, 85.86 and 37.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.24, 85.86 and 37.70 is: 52.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.24 : 85.86 = 37.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.24/85.86 = 37.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.24x = 85.86 × 37.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.24x = 3,236.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236.81/62.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.01

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