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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 94.16 and 38.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 94.16 and 38.71 is: 58.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 94.16 = 38.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/94.16 = 38.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 94.16 × 38.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 3,644.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644.93/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.10

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