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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.37, 93.42 and 38.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.37, 93.42 and 38.25 is: 57.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.37 : 93.42 = 38.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.37/93.42 = 38.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.37x = 93.42 × 38.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.37x = 3,573.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573.32/62.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.29

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