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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.55, 86.33 and 38.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.55, 86.33 and 38.00 is: 52.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.55 : 86.33 = 38.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.55/86.33 = 38.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.55x = 86.33 × 38.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.55x = 3,279.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279.92/62.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.44

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