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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.93, 86.75 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.93, 86.75 and 38.35 is: 52.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.93 : 86.75 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.93/86.75 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.93x = 86.75 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.93x = 3,326.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326.57/62.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.86

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