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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.59, 93.79 and 38.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.59, 93.79 and 38.48 is: 57.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.59 : 93.79 = 38.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.59/93.79 = 38.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.59x = 93.79 × 38.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.59x = 3,609.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609.04/62.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.66

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