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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.96, 94.28 and 38.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.96, 94.28 and 38.59 is: 57.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.96 : 94.28 = 38.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.96/94.28 = 38.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.96x = 94.28 × 38.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.96x = 3,638.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638.27/62.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.79

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