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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.97, 86.93 and 39.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.97, 86.93 and 39.68 is: 54.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.97 : 86.93 = 39.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.97/86.93 = 39.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.97x = 86.93 × 39.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.97x = 3,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449.38/62.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.78

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