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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.83, 86.68 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.83, 86.68 and 38.27 is: 52.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.83 : 86.68 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.83/86.68 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.83x = 86.68 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.83x = 3,316.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316.71/62.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.79

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