Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.42, 93.56 and 38.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62.42, 93.56 and 38.02 is: 56.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62.42 : 93.56 = 38.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62.42/93.56 = 38.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62.42x = 93.56 × 38.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62.42x = 3,557.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,557.15/62.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56.99
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