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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.25, 85.88 and 38.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.25, 85.88 and 38.94 is: 53.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.25 : 85.88 = 38.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.25/85.88 = 38.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.25x = 85.88 × 38.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.25x = 3,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344.17/62.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.72

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