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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.25, 85.87 and 38.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.25, 85.87 and 38.92 is: 53.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.25 : 85.87 = 38.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.25/85.87 = 38.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.25x = 85.87 × 38.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.25x = 3,342.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342.06/62.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.69

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