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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 86.62 and 38.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 86.62 and 38.22 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 86.62 = 38.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/86.62 = 38.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 86.62 × 38.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 3,310.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310.62/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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