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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.27, 85.91 and 37.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.27, 85.91 and 37.71 is: 52.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.27 : 85.91 = 37.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.27/85.91 = 37.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.27x = 85.91 × 37.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.27x = 3,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239.67/62.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.03

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