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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.57, 93.68 and 39.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.57, 93.68 and 39.69 is: 59.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.57 : 93.68 = 39.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.57/93.68 = 39.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.57x = 93.68 × 39.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.57x = 3,717.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717.69/62.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.42

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