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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.45, 86.19 and 37.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.45, 86.19 and 37.91 is: 52.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.45 : 86.19 = 37.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.45/86.19 = 37.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.45x = 86.19 × 37.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.45x = 3,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267.68/62.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.32

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