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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.64, 86.45 and 38.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.64, 86.45 and 38.08 is: 52.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.64 : 86.45 = 38.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.64/86.45 = 38.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.64x = 86.45 × 38.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.64x = 3,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292.02/62.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.55

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