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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 93.95 and 38.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 93.95 and 38.62 is: 57.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 93.95 = 38.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/93.95 = 38.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 93.95 × 38.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 3,628.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628.35/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.83

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