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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.57, 86.36 and 38.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.57, 86.36 and 38.03 is: 52.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.57 : 86.36 = 38.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.57/86.36 = 38.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.57x = 86.36 × 38.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.57x = 3,283.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283.65/62.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.48

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