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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.65, 93.88 and 39.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.65, 93.88 and 39.79 is: 59.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.65 : 93.88 = 39.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.65/93.88 = 39.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.65x = 93.88 × 39.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.65x = 3,735.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735.49/62.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.62

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