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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.67, 94.05 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.67, 94.05 and 38.24 is: 57.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.67 : 94.05 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.67/94.05 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.67x = 94.05 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.67x = 3,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595.81/62.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.38

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