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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.85, 94.35 and 37.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.85, 94.35 and 37.20 is: 55.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.85 : 94.35 = 37.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.85/94.35 = 37.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.85x = 94.35 × 37.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.85x = 3,509.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509.82/62.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.84

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