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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.87, 94.37 and 37.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.87, 94.37 and 37.22 is: 55.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.87 : 94.37 = 37.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.87/94.37 = 37.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.87x = 94.37 × 37.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.87x = 3,512.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512.45/62.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.87

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