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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.75, 86.54 and 38.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.75, 86.54 and 38.18 is: 52.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.75 : 86.54 = 38.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.75/86.54 = 38.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.75x = 86.54 × 38.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.75x = 3,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303.47/62.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.65

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