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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.31, 85.98 and 37.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.31, 85.98 and 37.75 is: 52.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.31 : 85.98 = 37.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.31/85.98 = 37.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.31x = 85.98 × 37.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.31x = 3,245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245.87/62.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.09

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