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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.79, 93.95 and 38.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.79, 93.95 and 38.43 is: 57.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.79 : 93.95 = 38.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.79/93.95 = 38.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.79x = 93.95 × 38.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.79x = 3,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610.50/62.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.50

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