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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.52, 86.25 and 37.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.52, 86.25 and 37.96 is: 52.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.52 : 86.25 = 37.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.52/86.25 = 37.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.52x = 86.25 × 37.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.52x = 3,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274.05/62.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.37

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