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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.33, 85.95 and 38.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.33, 85.95 and 38.97 is: 53.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.33 : 85.95 = 38.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.33/85.95 = 38.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.33x = 85.95 × 38.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.33x = 3,349.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349.47/62.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.74

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