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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.85, 94.14 and 38.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.85, 94.14 and 38.73 is: 58.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.85 : 94.14 = 38.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.85/94.14 = 38.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.85x = 94.14 × 38.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.85x = 3,646.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646.04/62.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.01

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