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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.58, 93.82 and 38.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.58, 93.82 and 38.56 is: 57.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.58 : 93.82 = 38.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.58/93.82 = 38.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.58x = 93.82 × 38.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.58x = 3,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617.70/62.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.81

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