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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.94, 86.86 and 37.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.94, 86.86 and 37.07 is: 51.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.94 : 86.86 = 37.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.94/86.86 = 37.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.94x = 86.86 × 37.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.94x = 3,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219.90/62.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.16

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