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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.49, 93.75 and 38.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.49, 93.75 and 38.41 is: 57.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.49 : 93.75 = 38.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.49/93.75 = 38.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.49x = 93.75 × 38.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.49x = 3,600.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600.94/62.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.63

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