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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.26, 85.93 and 37.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.26, 85.93 and 37.69 is: 52.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.26 : 85.93 = 37.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.26/85.93 = 37.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.26x = 85.93 × 37.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.26x = 3,238.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238.39/62.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.02

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