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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.33, 86 and 37.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.33, 86 and 37.77 is: 52.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.33 : 86 = 37.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.33/86 = 37.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.33x = 86 × 37.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.33x = 3,248.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248.22/62.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.11

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