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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.79, 94.04 and 38.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.79, 94.04 and 38.71 is: 57.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.79 : 94.04 = 38.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.79/94.04 = 38.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.79x = 94.04 × 38.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.79x = 3,640.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640.29/62.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.98

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