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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.61, 93.84 and 38.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.61, 93.84 and 38.58 is: 57.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.61 : 93.84 = 38.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.61/93.84 = 38.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.61x = 93.84 × 38.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.61x = 3,620.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620.35/62.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.82

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