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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.97, 94.47 and 38.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.97, 94.47 and 38.91 is: 58.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.97 : 94.47 = 38.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.97/94.47 = 38.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.97x = 94.47 × 38.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.97x = 3,675.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675.83/62.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.37

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