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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.62, 86.43 and 39.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.62, 86.43 and 39.29 is: 54.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.62 : 86.43 = 39.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.62/86.43 = 39.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.62x = 86.43 × 39.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.62x = 3,395.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395.83/62.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.23

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