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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.35, 85.97 and 39.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.35, 85.97 and 39.00 is: 53.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.35 : 85.97 = 39.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.35/85.97 = 39.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.35x = 85.97 × 39.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.35x = 3,352.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352.55/62.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.77

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