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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.26, 85.90 and 38.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.26, 85.90 and 38.95 is: 53.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.26 : 85.90 = 38.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.26/85.90 = 38.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.26x = 85.90 × 38.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.26x = 3,345.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345.81/62.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.74

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