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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.66, 94.04 and 38.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.66, 94.04 and 38.54 is: 57.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.66 : 94.04 = 38.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.66/94.04 = 38.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.66x = 94.04 × 38.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.66x = 3,624.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624.30/62.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.84

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