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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.39, 86.08 and 39.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.39, 86.08 and 39.08 is: 53.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.39 : 86.08 = 39.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.39/86.08 = 39.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.39x = 86.08 × 39.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.39x = 3,363.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363.58/62.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.92

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