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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.55, 93.69 and 38.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.55, 93.69 and 38.43 is: 57.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.55 : 93.69 = 38.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.55/93.69 = 38.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.55x = 93.69 × 38.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.55x = 3,600.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600.51/62.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.56

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