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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.68, 93.98 and 38.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.68, 93.98 and 38.31 is: 57.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.68 : 93.98 = 38.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.68/93.98 = 38.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.68x = 93.98 × 38.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.68x = 3,599.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599.71/62.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.43

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