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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.87, 94.17 and 39.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.87, 94.17 and 39.98 is: 59.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.87 : 94.17 = 39.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.87/94.17 = 39.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.87x = 94.17 × 39.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.87x = 3,764.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764.45/62.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.88

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