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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.90, 86.75 and 38.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.90, 86.75 and 38.30 is: 52.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.90 : 86.75 = 38.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.90/86.75 = 38.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.90x = 86.75 × 38.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.90x = 3,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322.74/62.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.83

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