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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.79, 94.28 and 38.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.79, 94.28 and 38.89 is: 58.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.79 : 94.28 = 38.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.79/94.28 = 38.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.79x = 94.28 × 38.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.79x = 3,666.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666.35/62.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.40

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