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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.68, 86.43 and 38.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.68, 86.43 and 38.10 is: 52.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.68 : 86.43 = 38.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.68/86.43 = 38.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.68x = 86.43 × 38.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.68x = 3,292.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292.98/62.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.54

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